We purchased 10 of these 3 years ago, because we had mature ones at our previous house. Half of them are still alive, but just don't seem to be growing much. The other half died after the first year. They are on the same side of the house with the same type of soil, drainage, and amount of sun. My husband keeps telling me that they are just slow growing, but hardly growing at all in 3 years seems a bit odd to me. We tried contacting the gardening center where we purchased them about the 5 that died and they explained that sometimes these plants can just be picky so it must have been something we did or where we planted them. I would love for the remaining 5 to grow more, but I'm not sure what to do to help them.
Hedge Box® Japanese Holly Ilex crenata
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Mature Size
Height: 4' - 7'
Spread: 2' - 3'
Height: 1.2m - 2.1m
Spread: 61cm - 91cm
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Details
48 - 84 Inches24 - 36 Inches24 - 36 Inches1.2m - 2.1m61cm - 91cm61cm - 91cmFeatures
Hedge Box Japanese holly is an evergreen shrub with a narrow, upright habit, making it ideal for hedges in tight spaces. It tolerates pollution, salt, and extreme temperatures, making it suitable for challenging urban environments. Low-maintenance and requires minimal pruning.
Top reasons to grow Hedge Box Japanese holly:
- Evergreen foliage
- Super upright form
- Narrow footprint
Foliage InterestWinter InterestHeat TolerantSalt TolerantCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:EvergreenHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:48 - 84 Inches 1.2m - 2.1mSpacing:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFlower Colors:WhiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Use as a hedge, in containers, and in urban conditions.
Maintenance Notes:Prefers moist, acidic soils with good drainage. Fertilize with a controlled release fertilizer in spring. Pruning is seldom needed, but may be trimmed in summer.
Hedge Box® Ilex crenata 'FARROWICUPRT' USPPAF -
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