Japanese holly (ilex crenata)
Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata)
20/30cm p9 pot grown Japanese Holly (ilex crenata)
Japanese holly (ilex crenata) Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) 20/30cm p9 pot grown Japanese Holly (ilex crenata)

Pot Grown Japanese Holly
(Ilex crenata)

Ilex Crenata̴Ì?bears̴Ì?small, dark green, glossy leaves, which are̴Ì?followed with handfuls of white flowers in Springtime, and dark (poisonous) berries̴Ì?during Autumn.

We've dedicated care and time into growing your pot grown plant, so it arrives looking stunningly new and healthy.

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.

  • Growth height: Slow (10-20cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 1.2m-2.5m Medium
  • Soil Type: Normal
  • Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
  • Aspect: Full shade, Sun
  • Evergreen foliage? Yes

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep the plant well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.

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.

  1. Prepare the soil by mixing in some compost. Dig the hole- this will have to be about twice the width of the root system, but the same depth.
  2. Remove the plant from its pot by placing one hand on the base of the plant, and the other at the bottom of the pot. Wriggle the pot away gently.
  3. Untangle the roots a little as they may be clumped together.
  4. Place the plant into the hole, ensuring the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil. Follow this with backfilling the hole with your soil mix, and patting down lightly to secure.
  5. When you're done, thoroughly water the plant. Ensure you regularly water throughout its first year, as the plant needs plenty to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.
Berries

Berries

Evergreen

Evergreen

White Flower

White Flower

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Ilex Crenata̴Ì?bears̴Ì?small, dark green, glossy leaves, which are̴Ì?followed with handfuls of white flowers in Springtime, and dark (poisonous) berries̴Ì?during Autumn.

We've dedicated care and time into growing your pot grown plant, so it arrives looking stunningly new and healthy.

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.

  • Growth height: Slow (10-20cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 1.2m-2.5m Medium
  • Soil Type: Normal
  • Exposure: Coastal, Exposed, Inland
  • Aspect: Full shade, Sun
  • Evergreen foliage? Yes

As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep the plant well-watered, and it gets enough sun. Don't leave it for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.

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.

  1. Prepare the soil by mixing in some compost. Dig the hole- this will have to be about twice the width of the root system, but the same depth.
  2. Remove the plant from its pot by placing one hand on the base of the plant, and the other at the bottom of the pot. Wriggle the pot away gently.
  3. Untangle the roots a little as they may be clumped together.
  4. Place the plant into the hole, ensuring the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil. Follow this with backfilling the hole with your soil mix, and patting down lightly to secure.
  5. When you're done, thoroughly water the plant. Ensure you regularly water throughout its first year, as the plant needs plenty to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.

Root Types Summary

  • Bare Root
    Bare Root

    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
    Pot Grown

    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.

  • Root Ball
    Root Ball

    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.

  • Instant Hedging
    Instant Hedging

    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.

  • Bare Root Discount Deals
    Bare Root Discount Deals

    Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.

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