Compact Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Compacta') - QT
Compact Japanese Holly is a cultivar of Ilex Crenata (Box Leaved Holly). It is a low, compact, globose version of its parent plant known for its small black fruit, rich dark green foliage, and spreading habit. Compact Japanese Holly, like its parent, is an evergreen shrub, but unlike its 10 foot tall parent, it will grow to 6 feet high and wide making it a good choice for a tall ground cover that works well as a foundation plant, hedge, or in small groups in a shrub border.
Plant facts
| Botanical name | Ilex crenata 'Compacta' |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 3-4' |
| Mature width | 4-6' |
| Hardiness zones | USDA 4-9 |
| Light | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Average |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Bloom / interest | Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant |
| Attracts | Pollinators |
| Good for | Border, Tolerates Clay |
| Pot size | QT |
Compact Japanese Holly is a cultivar of Ilex Crenata (Box Leaved Holly). It is a low, compact, globose version of its parent plant known for its small black fruit, rich dark green foliage, and spreading habit. Compact Japanese Holly, like its parent, is an evergreen shrub, but unlike its 10 foot tall parent, it will grow to 6 feet high and wide making it a good choice for a tall ground cover that works well as a foundation plant, hedge, or in small groups in a shrub border.
Plant facts
| Botanical name | Ilex crenata 'Compacta' |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 3-4' |
| Mature width | 4-6' |
| Hardiness zones | USDA 4-9 |
| Light | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Average |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Bloom / interest | Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant |
| Attracts | Pollinators |
| Good for | Border, Tolerates Clay |
| Pot size | QT |