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Hetzii Japanese Holly-Dense Evergreen Shrub-Container Friendly 5 Gallon

Hetzii Japanese Holly-Dense Evergreen Shrub-Container Friendly 5 Gallon

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Ilex crenata 'Hetzii' Information Page
Ilex crenata 'Hetzii' - Plant Catalog

Ilex crenata 'Hetzii'

Description

Ilex crenata 'Hetzii', commonly known as Hetzii' Japanese Holly, is a dense, evergreen shrub with small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is often used as a hedge or in foundation plantings due to its compact growth habit and adaptability to pruning.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a hedge, in foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant. It can also be used in containers and is suitable for topiary work.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Hetzii'
  • Common Name Common Name: Hetzii' Japanese Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-6 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, slightly acidic
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests such as scale and treat as necessary
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