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Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'
Pronunciation: I-leks kre-NA-ta
SKU #00759
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A dense, mounded, evergreen shrub with soft-textured, glossy green leaves that have an interesting silver mid-vein. Works wonderfully when planted in borders, as an accent, or along walkways. Black ornamental berries persist throughout winter for cool season interest. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Cranberry Bush (Viburnum); Enkianthus (Enkianthus); Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Osmanthus (Osmanthus); Wintergreen (Gaultheria); Barberry (Berberis) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers light, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape. |
Details
| Description | A dense, mounded, evergreen shrub with soft-textured, glossy green leaves that have an interesting silver mid-vein. Works wonderfully when planted in borders, as an accent, or along walkways. Black ornamental berries persist throughout winter for cool season interest. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Cranberry Bush (Viburnum); Enkianthus (Enkianthus); Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Osmanthus (Osmanthus); Wintergreen (Gaultheria); Barberry (Berberis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers light, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly evergreen or deciduous?
Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly?
Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly is Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds.
Is Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly resistant to pests or animals?
Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly grow?
Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly?
Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly in my landscape?
Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
What color are Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly flowers?
Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly?
Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly?
Good companion plants for Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly include: Cranberry Bush (Viburnum); Enkianthus (Enkianthus); Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Osmanthus (Osmanthus); Wintergreen (Gaultheria); Barberry (Berberis).
How do I care for Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly?
Prefers light, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.