Ilex crenata 'Bee Hive'
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, container, foundation, hedge, massing, rock garden, superior hedge |
| Height | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 24" to 24" / 60cm to 60cm |
| 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 |