Steeds Upright Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata 'Steeds'
SKU
4494
An easy to grow, densely branched evergreen shrub with an interesting pyramidal form. Lustrous dark green foliage adds color to the landscape year-round. Black berries last all winter on female plants. A shapely, carefree shrub for hedge or foundation plantings. Full sun. Reaches 6 to 8 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide.
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5 - 9 Change
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | I-leks kre-NA-ta |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Easy Care Hedge Plant |
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. Tolerates drier conditions, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
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