Ilex crenata 'Jenny' – Compact Japanese Holly for Hedges and Topiary
Ilex crenata 'Jenny', commonly known as Japanese holly, is a compact-growing, evergreen shrub that provides a reliable alternative to traditional boxwood. With its small, glossy dark green leaves and dense branching habit, this versatile plant works perfectly for creating low hedges, shaped topiary, and structured container displays.
Key Features
This hardy shrub offers year-round structure with its evergreen foliage. The small leaves form a tight, neat growth pattern that responds exceptionally well to pruning and shaping. The plant maintains its dark green color throughout winter, providing consistent visual interest across all seasons.
Ilex crenata 'Jenny' demonstrates strong resistance to common boxwood diseases, including box blight and box moth damage. This disease resistance, combined with its winter hardiness, makes it a practical choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance evergreen structure.
Growing Conditions
The plant thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and tolerates both full sun and partial shade. It adapts well to various garden conditions while maintaining its compact form. Regular watering during establishment ensures strong root development.
Uses in the Garden
This Japanese holly excels in multiple garden applications. Plant it as a low hedge for borders and pathway edging, shape it into formal topiary for architectural interest, or use it in containers for patio displays. The dense foliage creates effective garden structure and works well in both traditional and contemporary landscape designs.
Care and Maintenance
Pruning: Trim in spring and summer to maintain compact shape and encourage dense growth. The plant tolerates regular pruning without stress.
Bulk Pack Value
This 48-plant pack (8 boxes of 6 plants) provides excellent value for creating hedges, mass plantings, or multiple garden features. Each plant arrives in a 7cm pot at 15cm height, ready for planting.
Note: Plants are living products and may vary slightly in shape and size. Our plants are grown naturally and may show small imperfections, which will recover in your garden. We guarantee healthy and strong plants, delivered in recyclable nursery pots, directly from our nursery.
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Typical Delivery Times
- Austria — 1-5 days
- Belgium — 1-3 days
- Bulgaria — 1-9 days
- Croatia — 1-7 days
- Czechia — 1-6 days
- Denmark — 1-6 days
- Estonia — 1-7 days
- Finland — 1-8 days
- France — 1-4 days
- Germany — 1-4 days
- Greece — 1-10 days
- Hungary — 1-6 days
- Ireland — 1-5 days
- Italy — 1-6 days
- Latvia — 1-8 days
- Lithuania — 1-7 days
- Luxembourg — 1-4 days
- Netherlands — 1-3 days
- Poland — 1-5 days
- Portugal — 1-6 days
- Romania — 1-8 days
- Slovakia — 1-6 days
- Slovenia — 1-5 days
- Spain — 1-5 days
- Sweden — 1-7 days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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