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Ilex crenata 'Caroline Upright' Topiary Ball

Name: Ilex crenata 'Caroline Upright' Topiary Ball
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: IL1869.01
Price: 50.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Japanese Holly Topiary

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Ideal for containers, patios, entrances and formal planting schemes

Final size 2.5m x 1.5m in 20 years

Foliage Glossy dark green leaves year-round (evergreen)

Flowers Small white spring flowers

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Well-draining soil

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Description

Ilex crenata 'Caroline Upright', also known as Japanese Holly 'Upright', is compact evergreen shrub with small, glossy dark green leaves and a naturally neat, dense habit. In its natural state, it can grow up to approximately 2.5 metres in height and spread, but here it is offered expertly shaped into a classic Japanese Holly topiary ball.

This classic rounded form provides year-round structure and interest, making it ideal for containers, patios, entrances and formal planting schemes. Its dense evergreen foliage holds its shape and colour throughout the seasons and in spring it produced small white flowers. Suits well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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