RedCrocus 'Soft Touch' Japanese Holly- Compact Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Containers, Non-Toxic, Pet & Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Fully Established for Year-Round Greenery 3 Gallon

Name: RedCrocus 'Soft Touch' Japanese Holly- Compact Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Containers, Non-Toxic, Pet & Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Fully Established for Year-Round Greenery 3 Gallon
Brand: RedCrocus
SKU: nse0662-redcrocus
Price: 108.00 USD
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Pot Size 3 Gallon

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Soft Touch' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'

Description

This compact evergreen shrub features dense, soft-textured foliage and a refined, rounded habit. Ideal for hedges, borders, or container planting, it provides year-round greenery with minimal maintenance.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for formal hedges, foundation plantings, or as a decorative container specimen in patios and balconies.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Soft Touch' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'
Common Name: Soft Touch' Japanese Holly
Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 feet tall and wide, with slow to moderate growth rate.
Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Foliage Type: Evergreen, dense, and soft-textured
Bloom Time: Typically late spring to early summer
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Indoor Friendly: No
Container Friendly: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Warning: Non-toxic but should be kept out of reach
Fragrant: No
Cut Flower: No
Grows Well With: Boxwoods, Japanese maples, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with full to partial sun. Space appropriately for mature size.
Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil Type: Acidic to neutral, well-draining soil.
Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity.
Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.
Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots from freezing.
Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as nursery container.
Fertilization: Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Special Care: Avoid heavy pruning to maintain dense growth.