Species: Ilex crenata

(eye'leks kreh-nay'tah)

Japanese Holly

Found on Course Walks

Broad-leaved Evergreens

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Several cultivars exist for this species, below are some of the more commonly available varieties.

'Beehive', 'Compacta', 'Convexa', 'Glory', 'Golden Helleri', 'Green Luster', 'Helleri', 'Hetzii', 'Sky Pencil', 'Stokes', 'Variegata'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet

Height: 5' - 10' (equal spread)

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: variable; usually dense, rigid shrub

Ornamental Other: full sun is ideal; tolerant of part shade

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

Environmental Other: broadleaf evergreen; dark green leaves; black berries

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

black knot fungus and nematodes; spider mites

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to Japan; easy to transplant as B & B or from container; can be pruned heavily

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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