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Meet the Breeder
Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA
GLOW STICK®
Japanese holly
Ilex crenata
'NCIC2'
PPAF; CBRAF
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- Upright evergreen
- Golden foliage
- Space-saving habit
- Description
Glow Stick Japanese holly (Ilex crenata) brings year-round structure and color to landscapes and gardens. It naturally grows as a narrow column, just 1' wide, for practically limitless landscape possibilities. Bright golden foliage has shown no signs of sunburn or winter damage, even in full sun conditions. An excellent space-saver for small landscapes. 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
- 4-6'
- Width
- 1'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Time
- Late 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
Unique dwarf yet fastigiate habit is ideal for landscapes and containers. 1' width saves space in narrow beds and small gardens.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: Clay soil, Compact, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Heat tolerant, 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, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage
Features: Clay soil, Compact, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Heat tolerant, 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, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage