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Japanese Box Holly ( Ilex crenata )

€3.50

If you love the look of Box (Buxus) but want to avoid the heartbreak of blight, Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ is the perfect alternative to traditional Box (Buxus). This Japanese Holly is a robust, slow-growing evergreen that mimics the classic look of Boxwood but with added resilience.

With its small, glossy leaves that transition from a fresh lime to a deep forest green, it provides a sophisticated, year-round structure. It is incredibly tolerant of hard pruning, making it the “gold standard” for neat dwarf hedges, intricate topiary, and stylish patio containers.

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Description

Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ (Japanese Holly)

  • Best For: Low hedging, topiary, and formal borders.

  • Blight Proof: Naturally resistant to Box Blight and Box Moth caterpillars.

  • Foliage: Dainty, oval leaves that stay lush and dark green all year.

  • Growth Habit: Slow-growing and upright, ensuring it holds its shape for longer with less maintenance.

  • Features: Produces subtle cream flowers in early summer and decorative black berries in autumn.

  • Versatility: Thrives in the ground or in pots; handles heavy clipping with ease.

Additional information

Size

4 – 6 inches

Growth Rate

12 – 24 inches

Hardiness

Very Hardy

Soil Conditions

Most Soil Types

Leaves

Green Leaves

Spacing

3 to a Yard Single Row, 4 to a Yard Double Row

Maintenance

Prune Twice a Year: June and August

Seasonality

Year Round

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