A little, exceptionally dark green Japanese holly with a thin, columnar shape, Ilex crenata Patti O Box is evergreen and has lustrous leaf. This attractive, tiny evergreen is ideal for decorative containers and small gardens because it adds an elegant finishing touch.
Plant Type |
Shrubs |
Hardiness Zone |
6-8 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
12"-36" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Evergreen, Showy |
Tolerance |
Drought |
Attracts |
Birds |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Specimen, Wall-Side Borders |
Holly, Patti O Box | Ilex crenata Patti O Box (Japanese Holly) || A little, exceptionally dark green Japanese holly with a thin, columnar shape, Ilex crenata Patti O Box is evergreen and has lustrous leaf. This attractive, tiny evergreen is ideal for decorative containers and small gardens because it adds an elegant finishing touch.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Showy,
Drought Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Specimen, Wall-Side Borders