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Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) Seeds – Elegant Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Borders

Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) Seeds – Elegant Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Borders

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds in well-drained, fertile soil.

Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist until germination.

Germination may be slow; patience is required.

Transplant seedlings once they develop strong roots.

Space plants adequately to allow airflow and proper growth.

How to Grow

Water regularly during the early growth stage.

Once established, water moderately.

Apply organic compost during spring for healthy foliage.

Prune regularly to maintain shape and density.

Protect young plants from extreme frost and waterlogging.

Tips

Ideal alternative to boxwood for hedging.

Responds very well to pruning and shaping.

Mulching helps retain soil moisture.

Avoid overly wet soil conditions.

Suitable for formal garden designs.

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Dense foliage

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Compact

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental / Landscaping

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

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Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) Seeds – Elegant Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Borders
seed-type

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Evergreen Shrub

Japanese Holly is a versatile evergreen shrub prized for its neat growth and year-round greenery. Its small, glossy leaves and dense branching make it ideal for hedges, borders, and topiary work. This shrub adapts well to pruning and shaping, allowing gardeners to maintain clean lines and formal designs. Hardy and relatively low maintenance, it performs best in well-drained soil and moderate sunlight, making it suitable for home gardens, pathways, and landscape borders.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Small

plant-height

Plant Height

3–6 ft

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

6–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

90–120 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

1–2 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained Soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000180152