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Megan Mathey
Grand Haven, Michigan

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HEDGE BOX™

Japanese holly

Ilex crenata

'FARROWICUPRT'

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Hedge Box japanese holly with flat blue-green leaves. "} Hedge Box japanese holly with blue-green foliage and broad upright habit.
  • Columnar Habit
  • Flat Leaves
  • Narrow Boxwood Alternative
Description

Super dense and with a broad, upright habit, Hedge Box Ilex crenata is the perfect evergreen for narrow, space-saving hedges– with no worries about blight or moths like boxwood. This selection has flat leaves, which makes it inhospitable to spider mites compared to the usual spoon-shaped foliage of the species. It has demonstrated excellent hardiness here in our Michigan trial garden. 

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4-7'
Width
2-3'
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Features: Evergreen, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Japanese holly, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage

Features: Evergreen, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Japanese holly, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage