Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata)
Ilex crenata, commonly known as Japanese Holly, is a dense, evergreen shrub with small, glossy leaves, ideal for hedges and topiary.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Prefers well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Tolerates a range of soil types.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Tolerates full sun if soil is kept moist.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering in winter.
Prefers well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Tolerates a range of soil types.
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
Ideal growing range 15-24 °C.
Outdoor, Indoor
Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1.5-3 m
Spread
1.5-3 m
Growth Rate
Slow to Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
0.5 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderAquifoliales
- familyAquifoliaceae
- genusIlex
- speciesIlex crenata
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No