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Ilex crenata Dark Green Topiary Ball

Name: Ilex crenata Dark Green Topiary Ball
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: IL1870.4
Price: 25.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Japanese Holly Topiary

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Final size 4m x 4m if unpruned in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves year-round (evergreen)

Flowers Clusters of small white flowers in spring

Position Full sun to full shade

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Description

Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' is a slow-growing evergreen Holly shrub or small tree with small, rounded, glossy leaves that make it ideal for topiary. The leaves mature to a rich dark green colour. In spring, these leaves contrast beautifully with clusters of small white flowers, which are followed by glossy black berries in autumn.

In it's natural habit, Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' grows in a pyramid shape, typically reaching an approximate height and spread of 4 metres. This holly thrives in moist but well-drained soils and prefers a position in full sun or partial shade.

AKA: Japanese holly 'Dark Green'

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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