Ilex cre. Dark Green / P19 (3 Ltr) BALL-20-CM

Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ (Japanese Holly)

Bring timeless structure and year-round greenery to your garden with Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’, a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its dense, glossy foliage and naturally neat, rounded habit. Its small, dark green leaves create a fine-textured, uniform appearance, making it ideal for low hedging, borders, or container planting. Spineless and easy to maintain, ‘Dark Green’ offers all the elegance of a traditional holly without the fuss.

Slow-growing and adaptable, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. After 5 years, it typically reaches around 60–80cm in height and 50–70cm in spread, making it perfect for formal hedges, structured garden designs, or small garden spaces.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Evergreen; dense, glossy dark green leaves.
• Habit: Compact, bushy, and naturally neat.
• Size (after 5 years): Approx. 60–80cm high x 50–70cm wide.
• Best Placement: Ideal for low hedges, borders, or container planting.
• Seasonal Interest: Year-round foliage colour and texture.
• Care Requirements: Low-maintenance; thrives in sun or partial shade with well-drained soil.

Add enduring elegance and structure to your garden with Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ — a versatile, compact holly that performs beautifully all year round.