Ilex crenata 'Green Thumb'

Japanese Holly, Box Leaved Holly

Family: Aquifoliaceae Holly


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 8B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, foundation, hedge, superior hedge
Height 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m
Spread 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded