Ilex crenata 'Eurotal' - P9

Description
These give rise to black, round fruits that keep for a very long time.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * tolerates pruning * tolerant of urban climates, shade-tolerant

Growth habit
Japanese holly 'Eurotale' is compact in structure. Slow growing.

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, round fruits of Ilex crenata 'Eurotale' are particularly decorative. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Solitary, topiary, bed edging, ground cover, small/front garden

Root
Densely branched, close to the surface.