Ilex crenata 'Kinme' Spiral

Ilex crenata 'Kinme'

30L pot • Spiral topiary • Supplied approximately 180cm tall

Plant Highlights: Elegant spiral topiary • Small glossy evergreen leaves • Excellent box alternative • Architectural year-round structure • Ideal for formal gardens and entrances

Overview

Ilex crenata 'Kinme' is a slow-growing evergreen Japanese holly with small, glossy dark green leaves and a dense branching habit. Carefully trained into a striking spiral topiary, it provides instant structure and year-round architectural interest, making it an elegant focal point for formal gardens, courtyards and entranceways.

Its fine-textured foliage closely resembles box (Buxus), making it an excellent alternative where a clipped evergreen form is desired. The spiral shape is maintained through regular trimming, while the plant's naturally dense growth keeps the specimen looking crisp and refined throughout the seasons.

Why We Love It

• Beautifully trained spiral topiary creates an instant feature.
• Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round structure.
• Excellent alternative to traditional box topiary.
• Responds well to regular clipping and shaping.
• Perfect for formal planting schemes and decorative containers.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Grow in full sun or partial shade. It performs well in sheltered and exposed gardens and is suitable for urban planting.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly if grown in a container.

Soil

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Neutral to slightly acidic soils are preferred, and prolonged waterlogging should be avoided.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Suitable for year-round outdoor cultivation throughout Ireland. Apply mulch around the base in spring to help retain moisture and improve soil condition.

Routine Care

Trim once or twice during the growing season to maintain the crisp spiral shape. Remove any shoots developing from the main stem or outside the trained outline to preserve the topiary form.

Perfect For

• Formal gardens.
• Entranceways and driveways.
• Courtyard gardens.
• Large decorative containers.
• Architectural evergreen planting.

Good to Know

The supplied height of 180cm refers to the plant at the time of sale. The spiral form has been developed over several years and is maintained through regular light clipping rather than hard pruning.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Ilex crenata 'Kinme'
• Trained as a spiral topiary.
• Supplied in a 30L nursery pot.
• Supplied approximately 180cm tall.