Straight & Narrow Japanese Holly

Ilex crenata

Japanese Holly Straight & Narrow certainly lives true to its name. It has robust branches that stay upright and a fairly columnar habit. The winter months bring on glossy, dark green leaves that are flat rather than cupped.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 6-8
Exposure
Season of Interest
Height6' - 8' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Heat
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
Straight & Narrow Japanese Holly | Ilex crenata || Japanese Holly Straight & Narrow certainly lives true to its name. It has robust branches that stay upright and a fairly columnar habit. The winter months bring on glossy, dark green leaves that are flat rather than cupped.
, , Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
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