Evergreen Ilex crenata (Japanese holly)
Color Name: Steed
Strong, upright growing form that's great for foundation accent or hedging. Small, deep green foliage adds to this plant's fine textured appearance, and its ease of care and pruning make it a snap to work with.
* Strong, upright form
* Great for foundation accent or hedging
* Small, deep green foliage
* Easy to care for and prune
Growing Tips: Prefers light, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
Photo courtesy of Pride Corners Farm.
Strong, upright growing form that's great for foundation accent or hedging. Small, deep green foliage adds to this plant's fine textured appearance, and its ease of care and pruning make it a snap to work with.
* Strong, upright form
* Great for foundation accent or hedging
* Small, deep green foliage
* Easy to care for and prune
Growing Tips: Prefers light, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
Photo courtesy of Pride Corners Farm.
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Flower Color: Grown for Foliage Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 6 to 8 Feet Spread: 4 to 5 Feet Hardy in Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Blooms:
Foliage Season: All Year |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
Border Easy to Grow Evergreen Landscapes Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
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Critter Resistance
Deer
