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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

GLOW POP®

Japanese holly

Ilex crenata

'NCIC1'

PP#36,671

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Glow Pop holly with vibrant yellow and lime green foliage

Close up of the foliage of Glow Pop Ilex

Glow Pop Ilex with vibrant yellow foliage

Versatile rounded habit
Bright foliage
Evergreen

Description: Glow Pop Japanese holly (Ilex crenata) is an irresistible dwarf broadleaf evergreen, with a tidy, compact habit and vivid golden foliage that won't burn, even in sun. And great news for growers, it boasts a growth rate that's fast enough to be a viable addition to your product line! Female variety will set black fruit if a male pollinator is present.

USDA Zone: 5 - 8 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure: Full sun, Part sun
Height: 2-3'
Width: 2-3'
Finish Time: 1 season
Type: Evergreen
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Yellow
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

General Care

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. Compact, dwarf habit all but eliminates the need to prune. Grows in shade, but color and form are best with some sun.

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Japanese holly, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage