Heller's Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata 'Helleri'
SKU
04490
An easy to grow shrub with a dense, mounding habit and small, glossy green foliage that works well for use in a hedge or as a low border in partially shaded areas of the landscape. Slow growing and naturally tidy, it needs no pruning, making it a true low-maintenance shrub. Showy black berries add interest in fall. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Covington Landscape & Nursery
5518 Liberty Grove Road Rowlett TX 75089
- Lowe's
2949 N. George Bush Freeway Garland TX 75040
- Lowe's
111 East Fm 544 Murphy TX 75094
- Lowe's
01 South Plano Road Richardson TX 75081
| Botanical Pronunciation | I-leks kre-NA-ta |
|---|---|
| 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
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!