Box-leaved Holly. An evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves producing glossy black fruit. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ilex crenata
An evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves producing glossy black fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Ilex |
|---|---|
| Species | crenata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Box-leaved Holly |
| Flower Colour | cream |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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