Ilex crenata 'Green Hedge' - 40-45 CM BALL C15

Description
Black fruits emerge from these, which adhere for a very long time.

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

Growth habit
Japanese holly 'Green Hedge' is upright in habit. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady, wind-protected 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 'Green Hedge' are particularly decorative. Sticks for a very long time.

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

Root
Densely branched, close to the surface.