Chesapeake Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata 'Chesapeake'
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| 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
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant