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RedCrocus Steeds' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata Evergreen Shrub, Perfect for Hedges & Borders, Low Maintenance, Pet Safe, Container & Landscape Use 2' h 3 Gallon

RedCrocus Steeds' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata Evergreen Shrub, Perfect for Hedges & Borders, Low Maintenance, Pet Safe, Container & Landscape Use 2' h 3 Gallon

Regular price $160.00 USD
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SKU:nse0068-redcrocus

Pot Size

Steeds' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Steeds'

Description

A compact evergreen shrub with dense, dark green foliage resembling miniature holly leaves. Ideal for low-maintenance hedges and borders, it offers year-round greenery and a tidy appearance.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for hedging, foundation plantings, and container gardening. Its versatile form makes it suitable for formal and informal landscape designs.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Steeds' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Steeds'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Steeds' Japanese Holly
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically grows 2-3 ft tall with a similar spread, slow to moderate growth rate
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs and perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during establishment.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Tolerates average garden humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds if in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Feed with balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
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