Ilex crenata 'Morris Dwarf'

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 Erosion control, foundation, ground cover, hedge, massing, superior hedge
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
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 Spreading or horizontal