Ilex crenata 'Strong Caroline' - C1

Description
The Berg-Ilex 'Strong Caroline' (Ilex crenata) is a compact, branched garden plant that produces creamy white flowers. They appear from May to June. The Berg-Ilex 'Strong Caroline' also has roundish, deep green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ilex crenata 'Annys4'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, salt air-tolerant, shade-tolerant, cannot be built over

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Berg-Ilex 'Strong Caroline' are deep green, roundish and alternate. They are about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Berg-Ilex 'Strong Caroline' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Berg-Ilex 'Strong Caroline' is compact and branched in structure and has an opaque crown. 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 ground 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

Root
Densely branched, close to the surface.