Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ – Japanese Holly
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Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’, also known as Japanese Holly ‘Dark Green’, a great replacement for Buxus, as very similar in appearance and doesn’t get blight or caterpillars. We raise their canopy to form small umbrella shaped topiary.
It’s a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its lush, small-leaved foliage and dense, rounded form. It typically grows to a height and spread of around 1-2 meters, so it’s perfect for low hedging, borders, and topiary work. It’s a popular choice for edging pathways, creating neat, structured garden rooms, or as a foundation plant around patios and entryways. In larger landscapes, it can be grouped or mass-planted to create a uniform, green expanse or planted singly as an accent shrub in mixed borders. This holly’s adaptability and ease of care make it a reliable choice for both formal gardens and more naturalistic designs.
This Multi-stem tree is available from our nursery in the following heights:
- 100/125cm
- 125/150cm
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Flowers: Inconspicuous, small white flowers
Fruit: Orange Berries
Bark: Smooth, light grey
Leaves: Evergreen, thick and dark green leaves
Autumn colour: N/A
Ultimate height: 4m
Uses: A good alternative to Buxus as it does not succumb to Box blight or get eaten by caterpillars. Attractive evergreen shrub known for its robust growth, glossy foliage, and abundant display of bright red berries. Commonly used as a formal hedge or screen, where its dense foliage and vibrant colour create winter interest.
Learn more about this Multi-stem tree variety from the RHS here
