Heller’s Japanese Holly

Tags: Holly
Ilex crenata 'Helleri'

An easy to grow shrub that makes a good hedge or low border in partially shaded areas in the landscape. Needs no pruning, making this a true, low maintenance shrub. Showy black berries add interest in fall. Evergreen.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
4 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
6-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Inconspicuous
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.