Ilex crenata Convexa (Boxleaf Japanese Holly) - 1 Gallon Live Plant

About This Plant

Ilex crenata 'Convexa', commonly known as Boxleaf Japanese Holly, is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green, convex leaves and a dense, rounded growth habit. It is a versatile choice for formal hedges, foundation plantings, topiary, bonsai, and container accents. Flowers are small and white; female plants may bear black berries with a nearby male pollinator.

What You Will Receive

1 gallon live plant of Ilex crenata 'Convexa'.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Convexa'
• Common Name: Boxleaf Japanese Holly
• Life Cycle: Evergreen Shrub
• Foliage: Glossy Dark Green, Convex Leaves
• Flower Color: Small White
• Fruit: Black Berries (on female plants with pollination)
• Height: 3–4 feet
• Spread: 3–4 feet
• Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
• Growth Habit: Dense, Rounded
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–8
• Characteristics: Evergreen, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant Once Established, Salt Tolerant, Easy to Prune

Perfect For

• Low hedges
• Foundation plantings
• Formal gardens
• Japanese gardens
• Topiary
• Bonsai
• Privacy borders
• Container gardens

Planting Partners

• Boxwood
• Azaleas
• Rhododendrons
• Hostas
• Ferns
• Hydrangeas
• Pieris japonica
• Ornamental grasses

Care Tips

Plant in fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a formal shape. Apply mulch annually to conserve moisture and protect roots.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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