Ilex crenata 'Stokes' / 40 CM BALL C12

Ilex crenata ‘Stokes’ (Japanese Holly)

Add year-round structure and refined texture to your garden with Ilex crenata ‘Stokes’, a compact, evergreen shrub renowned for its small, glossy, dark green leaves and naturally tidy, rounded habit. Its dense foliage makes it ideal for low hedges, borders, or container planting, offering the elegant look of boxwood without the maintenance challenges.

Slow-growing and easy to care for, ‘Stokes’ thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. After 5 years, it typically reaches around 60–90cm in height and 50–80cm in spread, making it a versatile choice for small gardens, structured plantings, or as a low-maintenance alternative to formal hedging.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Evergreen, dense, small, and glossy dark green leaves.
• Habit: Compact, bushy, and naturally neat.
• Size (after 5 years): Approx. 60–90cm high x 50–80cm wide.
• Best Placement: Low hedges, borders, or containers.
• Seasonal Interest: Year-round evergreen structure.
• Care Requirements: Low-maintenance; grows well in sun or partial shade with well-drained soil.

Create neat, evergreen structure in your garden with Ilex crenata ‘Stokes’ — a compact and versatile shrub perfect for formal or informal plantings.