Ilex crenata 'Maxima' - 45 CM BALL C20

Description
These produce black fruits that stay on for a very long time. The light green shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * tolerates pruning * light green shoots * resistant to urban climates, shade-tolerant

Growth habit
Japanese holly 'Maxima'® is upright and compact 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 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 'Maxima'® 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.