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Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata)
A dense, slow-growing evergreen, providing year round colour and structure to formal schemes on drier exposed sites.
Description
A fantastic, hardier alternative to Box or Buxus hedging but with a similar appearance. Japanese Holly benefits from being more resistant to pests and diseases and is less prone to leaf scorch when pruned. Capable of regenerating from old wood - perfect for reshaping if neglected over time.
Appearance
Dense and compact with alternate small glossy 1-3cm, dark green, wavy margined leaves are accompanied by a smattering of white flowers in spring and very small black berries in autumn.
Placement
Japanese Holly performs best in a moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, in full sun or partial shade. Avoid areas with heavy shade or those prone to waterlogging. Suitable for coastal areas due to it's wind and salt tolerance.
Uses
An aesthetically pleasing hedge - ideal for formal planting schemes, either used low-level to edge borders and paths or for showcasing brighter plants. It's density provides excellent privacy screening and barrier against noise, dust and wind pollution.
Well-drained Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam
Full sun Partial shade
Slow 10-20cm/yr approximately
Late Winter Early Spring
Formal hedging Screening Topiary
Livestock Deer resistant
