Ilex Crenata “Dark Green”
$439.99
Dense, dark evergreen foliage makes Ilex crenata Icoprins11 a versatile choice for formal edging, topiary, and patio containers.
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Description
Fine, dark evergreen foliage gives Ilex crenata Icoprins11 a crisp, boxwood-like finish for formal edging, topiary, courtyard planting, and containers. This slow-growing, densely branched shrub has small glossy rounded leaves and responds well to clipping.
Small white flowers appear in spring and may be followed by glossy black fruit on female plants. The fruit is toxic if eaten; wear gloves when handling the plant. For the best growth, choose full sun or partial shade with cool, moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and avoid both waterlogging and prolonged dry conditions.
Use light trimming to maintain formal shapes, and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure after pruning to conserve soil moisture.
Additional information
| Height | 13 ft – 26 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 8 ft – 13 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' (R), Ilex Crenata "Dark Green", Ilex crenata Dark Green, Ilex crenata Icoprins11 (Dark Green) |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | White |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting, Patio and container use, Coastal conditions, Garden edging and borders |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Architectural, Edging Plant, Topiary |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Soil | Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Dark Green Japanese Holly, Box-leaved Holly |
| Blomidon Item No | C206, MO23087897, ILECDG0070BB, 201863004, 201682384, 201690496, 201682385, 201687868, 201690494, 201682383, 201813629, 201813635, 201813636, 201813632, 201813633, 201813634, 201813630 |
| Usps | Small glossy leaves mature to a rich, dark green., Dense growth takes well to formal edging and topiary., Grow in sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. |
| Cultivation | Grow in slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Mulch to conserve even moisture. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early fall, or by hardwood cuttings in January with bottom heat. |
| Pests | May be affected by scale insects, holly leaf miner, and aphids on young shoots. |
| Diseases | May be affected by holly leaf blight, Phytophthora root rot, and honey fungus. |
| Pruning | Trim hedges and formal shapes in early spring. |
| Hazardous information | The fruit is toxic if eaten; wear gloves when handling the plant. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil evenly moist but well drained. Avoid waterlogging and prolonged dryness, and monitor containers carefully. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun or partial shade on an east-, south-, or west-facing site. |
| Common Name | Ilex Crenata "Dark Green" |