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Excelsa Schwoebel' Japanese Holly 5/6' h 15 Gallon

Excelsa Schwoebel' Japanese Holly 5/6' h 15 Gallon

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SKU:NSE4097-RedCrocus

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Ilex crenata 'Excelsa Schwoebel' Information Page
Ilex crenata 'Excelsa Schwoebel'

Ilex crenata 'Excelsa Schwoebel'

Description

Ilex crenata 'Excelsa Schwoebel', commonly known as Excelsa Schwoebel' Japanese Holly, is a dense, upright evergreen shrub that is highly valued for its glossy, dark green foliage and compact growth habit. It is often used as a substitute for boxwood in hedges and topiary due to its similar appearance and adaptability.

Suggested Uses

This versatile plant is ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, and topiary. It can also be used in mixed borders and as a container plant, making it a great choice for both formal and informal garden settings.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Excelsa Schwoebel'
  • Common Name Common Name: Excelsa Schwoebel' Japanese Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically reaches 6-8 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Inconspicuous; primarily grown for foliage
  • 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: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Boxwood, Azalea, Rhododendron

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with the root ball at soil level
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid planting in areas with poor drainage to prevent root rot
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