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Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’
Japanese Holly
From: £29.95
Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ forms dense, compact evergreen mounds with small, deep green leaves. Its appealing structure makes it ideal for low hedging or topiary. As a Japanese holly it adds year-round structure and texture to gardens.
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Origin: Japan
Genus: Ilex
Species / Cultivar: crenata 'Dark Green'
Common Name: Japanese Holly
Plant Biography
The ‘Dark Green’ cultivar is of horticultural origin, valued for its dense foliage and close resemblance to boxwood, especially as an alternative where box blight is prevalent.
Soil: Moist but Well Drained
Soil that allows water to drain at a moderate rate, without the water pooling.
Growth Rate: Slow
This plant is particularly slow to grow, even during growing season.
Water Requirement: Low
Will grow in a drier position and is unlikely to need regular watering once established.
Maintenance: A little
Easy to look after but may occasionally require some attention in order to thrive.
Situation: Full Sun
Wants direct, unfiltered sunlight most of the day, such as a south facing position.
Eventual Height: 0.5-1m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 0.5-1m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Will survive unprotected outdoors in most areas of the UK, even in the harshest winters.
Habit: Evergreen
Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.
Care & Size Guidance
Position Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ in full sun or light shade for best foliage colour. Keep soil moist, particularly in the first season while roots establish, then reduce watering as plant matures.
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