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Compact Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata 'Compacta'
Possibly one of the easiest, deer resistant hedges to grow, Japanese Holly shrubs make for perfect foundation shrubs or hedges with very little pruning.
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Compact Japanese Holly Shrubs
Compact Japanese Holly is an evergreen shrub covered in small, shiny, green leaves year-round. In the spring, Japanese holly shrubs produce small, greenish-white flowers; that are favorites of honeybees. These flowers become berries over the summer months. This shrub grows into dense, rounded bushes that grow to 6 feet tall and wide.
If you are looking for a shrub that is easy to care for and low maintenance, Compact Japanese Holly Shrubs are for you. You can use these plants as hedges or foundation shrubs. Very little pruning is required for these plants to maintain shape.
Excellent deer resistance and can be grown in full sun without burning the dark green foliage.
| Hardiness Zone: | 6-9 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 5 to 6 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 5 to 6 Feet |
| Classification: | Broad leaved evergreen shrub |
| Sunlight: | Full sun |
| Habit: | Densely branched; mounding |
| Foliage: | Dark green |
| Flower Color: | White flowers that produce black berries |
| Pruning Season: | Prune in late spring to maintain shape |
| Soil Condition: | Any well drained soil |
| Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
| Uses: | Extremely attractive when used as in the mixed border, foundations, or planted in mass |
