Ilex crenata Dark Green ('Icoprins11') (PBR)
box-leaved holly
- 9cm pot | bush
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- 2 litre pot | bush
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- 2 litre pot | 20cm ball
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- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Slow to average
- Flowering period: May
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
This bushy evergreen shrub can be tightly clipped into almost any shape, so will make a really viable alternative to box (Buxus). This is particularly useful if your existing box plants have been affected by blight, which has become more widespread over the last few years. This Ilex has
Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' has small (to 2cm long), slightly glossy green leaves, and may develop rounded black fruits in autumn. Tolerant of shade and urban pollution, this is a tough, long-lived and versatile plant.
To find out more about how to plant a hedge, click here
Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' has small (to 2cm long), slightly glossy green leaves, and may develop rounded black fruits in autumn. Tolerant of shade and urban pollution, this is a tough, long-lived and versatile plant.
To find out more about how to plant a hedge, click here
Choose a spot with well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball and mix in plenty of organic matter to improve moisture retention and nutrient availability.
If planting as a hedge, space your plants about 20-30cm apart to allow for good air circulation and proper shaping, and to ensure good soil conatct around each plant. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the roots.
Plants grown as free-standing specimens require minimal pruning - remove diseased or misplaced branches in spring. Trim plants grown as formal hedges in late summer.
After pruning, apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
If planting as a hedge, space your plants about 20-30cm apart to allow for good air circulation and proper shaping, and to ensure good soil conatct around each plant. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the roots.
Plants grown as free-standing specimens require minimal pruning - remove diseased or misplaced branches in spring. Trim plants grown as formal hedges in late summer.
After pruning, apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
- Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
Goes well with
Pinpoint hole maker for young plants/bulbs - Crocus by DeWit
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