Compact Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata 'Compacta'
SKU
04450
Little pruning is necessary to produce or maintain the dense globular form. In spring, the young stems are purple and mature foliage holds its glossy green color all year. Small black fruit that hangs on throughout the winter. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat; less often when established.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | I-leks kre-NA-ta kom-PAK-ta |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat; less often when established. |
| Companion Plants | Peony (Paeonia); False Holly (Osmanthus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Blueberry (Vaccinium); Azalea (Azalea) |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering frequency may be reduced, once established. 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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