Ilex crenata 'Glory Gem' - 45-50 CM BALL C18

Description
The Box-leaved holly 'Glorie Gem' (Ilex crenata) is a compact small shrub that produces creamy white flowers. They appear from May to June. The Box-leaved holly 'Glorie Gem' also has glossy, roundish, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ilex crenata 'Glory Gem', Ilex crenata 'Glory'.

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

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Box-leaved holly 'Glorie Gem' are dark green, roundish, glossy and alternate. They are about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Box-leaved holly 'Glorie Gem' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Box-leaved holly 'Glorie Gem' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.2 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

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.

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

Root
Densely branched, close to the surface.