Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly

Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'

A dense, mounded, evergreen shrub with soft-textured, glossy green leaves that have an interesting silver mid-vein. Works wonderfully when planted in borders, as an accent, or along walkways. Black ornamental berries persist throughout winter for cool season interest.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Spacing 4'-5' (ft)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen
Tolerance Drought
Attracts Bees, Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly | Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch' || A dense, mounded, evergreen shrub with soft-textured, glossy green leaves that have an interesting silver mid-vein. Works wonderfully when planted in borders, as an accent, or along walkways. Black ornamental berries persist throughout winter for cool season interest.
Full Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
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