Ilex crenata 'Caroline Upright' - 50 CM BALL C18

Description
The Japanese holly 'Caroline Upright' (Ilex crenata) is a bushy, upright shrub with decorative, black fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces creamy white flowers from May to June. The Japanese holly 'Caroline Upright' also has medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, wind resistant, salt air tolerant, shade tolerant, cannot be built over

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Japanese holly 'Caroline Upright's are medium green. These are about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese holly 'Caroline Upright' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The black fruits of Ilex crenata 'Caroline Upright' are particularly decorative. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary, bird food plant

Root
Densely branched, close to the surface.