ilex
crenata
crenata
Care level
Easy
Unlike its spiky-leaved relatives, this charming evergreen shrub features tiny, smooth oval leaves that create a dense, cloud-like appearance perfect for shaping. Its incredibly fine texture and small black berries make it a favorite for creating elegant hedges and topiary designs that look equally stunning in gardens and containers.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (-4°F - 95°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Acid-loving plant mix: An acidic, moisture-retentive mix with good drainage.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Medium
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The ilex crenata can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.