Chesapeake Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata 'Chesapeake'
SKU
00752
Lustrous black berries are attractive to birds which feed on them in fall. Excellent carefree shrub for even green background that can be sheared for a formal appearance. Makes a good medium height privacy or wind screen hedge. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | EYE-leks kre-NAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Dense, upright pyramidal shrub, slow growth to 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms in spring. |
| Design Ideas | Such a dense, fine textured holly is a natural for informal hedges. Create naturalistic barriers both physical and visual to partition the garden or to disguise ugly land uses. Also works well as a pseudo-windbreak to protect small outdoor living areas. Can be used as a cover up for utilities in foundation planting. Makes a good topiary form when sheared as well as a formal hedge for more rectilinear gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Growth Habit | 9 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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