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Ilex crenata Stokes / Cone / 2L / 50Cm
Ilex crenata Stokes
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Glossy evergreen green foliage
- Naturally bushy and compact growth
- Expertly trained cone topiary shape
- Excellent container and small garden plant
- Year-round architectural interest
- Easy care and slow growing
Overview
Ilex crenata 'Stokes' is a delightful evergreen shrub prized for its compact, slow-growing habit and dense green foliage. Supplied here as a beautifully trained cone topiary in a 2-litre pot at approximately 50cm tall, it offers immediate architectural appeal for gardens, patios, and balconies. As a male cultivar, it does not produce fruit, focusing its energy instead on maintaining a neat, rounded, and bushy frame all year round. Its fine leaves provide a brilliant boxwood-like alternative that brings structure and elegance to formal and contemporary Irish gardens alike.
Why We Love It
- Striking evergreen cone topiary shape creates instant impact.
- Compact habit is ideal for small gardens and patios.
- Reliable year-round green foliage and structure.
- Easy to maintain with a slow growth rate.
- Superb alternative to traditional box hedging.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Ilex crenata 'Stokes' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub / Topiary |
| Foliage | Glossy green evergreen leaves |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, rounded, spreading and topiary cone |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Loam, sand or clay soils with acidic pH |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy in Ireland (RHS H6, down to -20°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade in a south-, west-, or east-facing aspect. Suitable for sheltered, exposed, or urban locations. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water moderately during the growing season to keep the soil moist but average. Ensure good drainage as waterlogging should be avoided. |
| Soil | Thrives in well-drained loam, sand, or clay soils with an acidic pH. |
| Pruning | Prune between May and August to maintain the neat cone topiary shape. |
| Hardiness and Winter Care | Rated H6 for hardiness, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C. No special winter protection is required. |
Perfect For
- Patio containers and decorative pots
- Formal gardens and entranceways
- Small gardens and balconies
- Architectural and structural planting
Good to Know
- Ilex crenata 'Stokes' is a male cultivar and does not produce berries.
- Its slow growth rate and natural compactness make topiary maintenance straightforward.
- Toxic if ingested and toxic to cats and dogs.
Product Information
| Botanical Name | Ilex crenata 'Stokes' |
|---|---|
| Confirmed Format | 2L Pot |
| Supplied Height | Approximately 50cm |
| Form | Cone topiary |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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