Heller's Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata 'Helleri'
Full sun
Water regularly - 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 | I-leks kre-NA-ta |
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Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 4 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide. |
Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Poolside, Urban Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Companion Plants | Viburnum (Viburnum); Spirea (Spiraea); Peony (Paeonia); Azalea (Azalea); False Holly (Osmanthus) |
Prefers moist, well-drained, rich, slightly acidic soils but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9

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