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Andre Van Nijnatten
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BRASS BUCKLE®

Holly - Japanese

Ilex crenata

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PP#26,997

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  • Evergreen
  • Colorful foliage
  • Dwarf habit
Description

As cute as a button!

Diminutive, finely textured Brass Buckle® Japanese holly shines all year long. The glossy, clear yellow evergreen foliage is burn-resistant, and is a fresh shade of gold that is much nicer than that of other varieties. Very neat and useful dwarf habit.

USDA Zone
6 - 8 (-10°F/-23°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
1 - 1.5'
Width
1 - 1.5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Ideally, grow in moist acidic soils with good drainage. Tolerates urban conditions well, however.

Pruning

Seldom needed, may be shaped in late winter.

Uses

Very compact, dwarf habit is excellent for rock gardens and garden railways. Or use as a groundcover, edging, in mixed borders, or containers.

Growing Tips

Chlorosis may occur on alkaline soils. Super dwarf habit all but eliminates the need to prune. Grows in shade, but color and form are best with some sun.

  • Grower Sheet: Brass Buckle® Ilex Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Brass Buckle® Ilex Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: Brass Buckle® Ilex Benchcard
  • Tag: Brass Buckle® Ilex Tag

    • Features: Evergreen, Dwarf, Compact, Winter interest, Foliage interest, Clay soil, Salt tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Japanese, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Evergreen, Dwarf, Compact, Winter interest, Foliage interest, Clay soil, Salt tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Japanese, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage