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Ilex crenata (Japanese holly) 40/60cm pot grown evergreen hedge plant.

Ilex Crenata Japanese Holly 40/60cm 3-4L Pot Evergreen Hedge

£18.79 tax included

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Ilex crenata (Japanese holly) 40-60cm, 3- 4L pot is a compact evergreen shrub ideal for low-maintenance hedging in UK climates. Read more

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About this plant

Category
Hedging

Ilex crenata (Japanese holly) 40-60cm, 3- 4L pot is a compact evergreen shrub ideal for low-maintenance hedging in UK climates. Resistant to box blight and leaf scorch, it reliably forms dense, formal hedges or shaped topiary—making it a proven alternative to Buxus sempervirens.

Key Features

  • Height supplied: 40-60cm (pot included)
  • Ultimate mature height: 2–3m if untrimmed
  • Disease resistance: Tolerant of box blight, resilient in cold conditions
  • Hardiness: RHS H5, withstands -15°C+
  • Care: Trim as needed to maintain shape, prefers well-drained soil, tolerates sun or partial shade

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is Japanese holly suitable for UK hedges? Yes, its compact growth and disease resistance make it well-suited for UK gardens.
  • How tall will Ilex crenata grow? Regularly trimmed, a hedge can be kept at 40cm–2m as desired.
  • How does it compare with Buxus? Japanese holly is similarly evergreen, but more tolerant of blight and cold exposure.
  • Is this pot size good for establishing an evergreen border? 60–90cm 3-4L plants are ready to plant for instant coverage and minimal aftercare.

 

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.