Ilex crenata - P9

Description
The Japanese holly (Ilex crenata) is an upright shrub with decorative, black fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces creamy white flowers from May to June. The Japanese holly also has roundish, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * tolerates pruning * tolerant of urban climates, shade-tolerant, cannot be built over, salt air-tolerant, wind-resistant

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

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese holly has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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 are particularly decorative. Adhere for a very long time.

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

Root
Densely branched, close to the surface.