Box Leaved Holly
Ilex crenata
Also known as
Japanese Holly, Box-Leaf Holly, Box-Leaved Holly, Holly
Ilex crenata flowering branch 001 by User:SB_Johnny (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
8m | Max | 1.5m |
4m | Min | 1m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Box Leaved Holly Overview
Ilex crenata is a dense and compact evergreen shrub from the Aquifoliaceae family. Commonly known by the names Box Leaved Holly and Japanese Holly. It will produce glossy leaves and small black berries, growing up to around 4m tall. A good choice for growing as hedging plants.
Common problems with Box Leaved Holly
How to propagate Box Leaved Holly
Seed
You can propagate by seeds in the spring.
Cuttings
Semi-ripe cuttings from late summer to early winter.
Special features of Box Leaved Holly
Ground cover
Other uses of Box Leaved Holly
Specimen, ornamental, foliage, hedging
