Ilex crenata 'Twiggy' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
These produce black fruits that keep for a very long time. The yellow shoots are also an interesting sight.

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

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

Growth
Japanese holly 'Twiggy' is compact in structure. 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 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.

Fruit
The black fruits of Ilex crenata 'Twiggy' 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.