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RedCrocus Soft Touch Japanese Holly Ilex crenata Compact Evergreen Shrub for Hedges, Borders, and Containers- Low Maintenance, Pet-Friendly, Year-Round Greenery 5 Gallon

RedCrocus Soft Touch Japanese Holly Ilex crenata Compact Evergreen Shrub for Hedges, Borders, and Containers- Low Maintenance, Pet-Friendly, Year-Round Greenery 5 Gallon

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Soft Touch' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'

Description

An evergreen shrub featuring dense, compact growth with small, glossy dark green leaves. Ideal for hedges, borders, or as a low-maintenance accent plant, it offers a soft, rounded appearance.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for formal hedges, foundation plantings, low borders, or container gardens. Suitable for residential and commercial landscapes seeking year-round greenery.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'
  • Common Name: Soft Touch Japanese Holly
  • Size & Growth: Typically 2-3 ft tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate
  • Hardiness Zones: 6-8
  • Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly: Yes, in bright filtered light
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: None
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With: Azaleas, Camellias, Gardenias

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, at least 6 inches deep, ensuring proper spacing.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type: Well-drained acidic to neutral soil.
  • Humidity: Average indoor or outdoor humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape.
  • Winter Care: Mulch around the base in colder zones, protect from harsh winds.
  • Planting Depth: 6 inches minimum, ensuring root collar is level with soil surface.
  • Fertilization: Feed in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care: Minimal; avoid overwatering and direct pruning into old wood.
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