Ilex crenata 'Red Lion'
Japanese Holly, Box Leaved Holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae Holly
| Type | Groundcover |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5B - 8B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Green, white |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, erosion control, foundation, hedge, superior hedge |
| Height | 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m |
| Spread | 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m |
| 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 |