Ilex crenata 'Convexa' - P9

Description
The Japanese holly 'Convexa' (Ilex crenata) is an upright, dense shrub with decorative, black, round fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces creamy white flowers from May to June. The Japanese holly 'Convexa' also has roundish, medium green leaves. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * tolerates pruning * tolerates urban climates, tolerates shade

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Japanese holly 'Convexa' are medium green, roundish, alternate. They are about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese holly 'Convexa' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese holly 'Convexa' is an upright and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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, round fruits of Ilex crenata 'Convexa' are particularly decorative. These appear from October. Sticks for a very long time.

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

Root
Densely branched, close to the surface.