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Ilex crenata (Japanese holly) 40-45cm topiary ball 12L pot grown shrub.

Ilex crenata Topiary Ball 40-45cm 12L | Japanese Holly UK

£80.36 tax included

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Ilex crenata Topiary Ball (40-45cm, 12L pot) is a low-maintenance evergreen alternative to boxwood that resists common box blight and stays healthy in UK gardens year-round.. Read more

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About this plant

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Topiary

Ilex crenata Topiary Ball (40-45cm, 12L pot) is a low-maintenance evergreen alternative to boxwood that resists common box blight and stays healthy in UK gardens year-round.

Key Features

  • Diameter: 40-45cm
  • Pot Size: 12 Litre
  • Disease Resistant: Not susceptible to box blight
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves
  • Hardiness: Suitable for UK climates

Care & Maintenance

  • Annual trimming recommended to maintain shape
  • Prefers moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
  • Drought tolerant once established

Buyer's Questions

  • Is this a good box alternative? Yes, Ilex crenata topiary balls are used as boxwood substitutes due to similar appearance and higher disease resistance.
  • Maintenance: Minimal; light yearly pruning keeps form.
  • Pot size for planting: 12L is optimal for 40-45cm; re-pot only if roots become congested.
  • Lifespan: With basic care, Japanese holly topiary balls remain healthy and evergreen for many years.

FAQs

  • Will Ilex crenata tolerate UK winters? Yes, it's fully hardy for UK climates.

Common questions

Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
UK-wide from our Fife nursery, packed for plant-safe delivery. Larger orders travel on pallets — shipping is calculated at checkout.