Ilex Crenata bears small, dark green, glossy leaves, which are followed with handfuls of white flowers in Springtime, and dark (poisonous) berries̴Ì?during Autumn.
The Japanese Holly is an ideal alternative to the Box hedge, due to it being very similar in nature (even though it is a type of Holly) and has added benefits- being resistant to Box blight, regenerates from old wood (meaning you can re-shape it easily if it has been neglected for a while) and does not get leaf scorch when pruned. As well as this, the Ilex Crenata is also slightly more adaptable to tougher conditions than the Box, meaning it is great for Colder areas.
You can keep the Japanese Holly as a small, neat hedge, or make it part of a lovely edging to a border/path. Even consider growing it to be a bit higher (around 1m), and trim into a topiary shape.
The Ilex Crenata can tolerate shade and urban pollution and is also suited to cold climates.
The Japanese Holly can easily tolerate hard pruning- but please note that this will encourage new growth, making it vulnerable to cold weather. You can easily trim off any branch tips with dead wood and make the shape more attractive and pleasing.
When should I plant Japanese Holly hedging?
The best time to plant your Japanese Holly is from Autumn-Spring, providing the soil is not frozen and temperatures are not too warm.
How far apart should I plant Japanese holly plants?
If you are looking to grow your hedge up to 60cm (but not much more), we recommend planting 20cm apart (5 plants per metre). This is only possible with 2L pots, however.
In terms of growing a hedge taller than 60cm, we recommend planting around 30cm apart (or 3-3.5 plants per metre). This provides the roots with plenty of room to fill out and produce plenty of bushy up growth as a result.
How to plant Japanese Holly:
Begin by removing any weeds and debris from the soil (this ensures the plants can take in plenty of nutrients from the surrounding soil).̴Ì?
Then dig a trench that is around twice the width of the root ball, but the same depth. Mix some potting compost or organic matter into the excess soil. The soil mix will provide the roots with a good start in terms of minerals and nutrients. We do also recommend sprinkling RootGrow onto the bottom of the planting hole at this stage.̴Ì?
Continue to water the plants on a regular basis (we recommend watering around 2-3 times per week, or more so during warmer weather). You will have to do this for the next year or so whilst the plants establish.
Berries
Evergreen
White Flower
Ilex Crenata bears small, dark green, glossy leaves, which are followed with handfuls of white flowers in Springtime, and dark (poisonous) berries̴Ì?during Autumn.
The Japanese Holly is an ideal alternative to the Box hedge, due to it being very similar in nature (even though it is a type of Holly) and has added benefits- being resistant to Box blight, regenerates from old wood (meaning you can re-shape it easily if it has been neglected for a while) and does not get leaf scorch when pruned. As well as this, the Ilex Crenata is also slightly more adaptable to tougher conditions than the Box, meaning it is great for Colder areas.
You can keep the Japanese Holly as a small, neat hedge, or make it part of a lovely edging to a border/path. Even consider growing it to be a bit higher (around 1m), and trim into a topiary shape.
The Ilex Crenata can tolerate shade and urban pollution and is also suited to cold climates.
The Japanese Holly can easily tolerate hard pruning- but please note that this will encourage new growth, making it vulnerable to cold weather. You can easily trim off any branch tips with dead wood and make the shape more attractive and pleasing.
When should I plant Japanese Holly hedging?
The best time to plant your Japanese Holly is from Autumn-Spring, providing the soil is not frozen and temperatures are not too warm.
How far apart should I plant Japanese holly plants?
If you are looking to grow your hedge up to 60cm (but not much more), we recommend planting 20cm apart (5 plants per metre). This is only possible with 2L pots, however.
In terms of growing a hedge taller than 60cm, we recommend planting around 30cm apart (or 3-3.5 plants per metre). This provides the roots with plenty of room to fill out and produce plenty of bushy up growth as a result.
How to plant Japanese Holly:
Begin by removing any weeds and debris from the soil (this ensures the plants can take in plenty of nutrients from the surrounding soil).̴Ì?
Then dig a trench that is around twice the width of the root ball, but the same depth. Mix some potting compost or organic matter into the excess soil. The soil mix will provide the roots with a good start in terms of minerals and nutrients. We do also recommend sprinkling RootGrow onto the bottom of the planting hole at this stage.̴Ì?
Continue to water the plants on a regular basis (we recommend watering around 2-3 times per week, or more so during warmer weather). You will have to do this for the next year or so whilst the plants establish.
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.
Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.
