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Meet the Breeder
Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA
GLOW POP™
Japanese holly
Ilex crenata
'NCIC1'
PPAF; CBRAF
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- Unique narrow 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!
- USDA Zone
- 5B - 9 (-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. Super 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, New, Salt tolerant, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Japanese holly, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage
Features: Compact, Dwarf, Evergreen, Foliage interest, New, Salt tolerant, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Japanese holly, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage