Japanese Holly Hedge 40–60cm Root Ball | Ilex crenata Conexa

Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Conexa') is a robust evergreen hedging plant, ideal for formal low hedges and borders as a proven alternative to boxwood.

Key Benefits

• Box Blight Resistant: Maintains health in areas susceptible to Buxus blight.
• Hardiness: Thrives in colder regions and various soil types.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for hedges, edging, or topiary shaping up to 1m tall.
• Regenerative Growth: Recovers well from hard pruning or neglect.
• Low Leaf Scorch: Tolerates trimming without leaf damage.

Size & Specifications

• Delivered as: 40–60cm tall root ball plant
• Botanical: Ilex crenata ‘Conexa’
• Growth: 10–20cm per year under average conditions

FAQs

• Is Japanese holly a good alternative to boxwood? Yes. Ilex crenata 'Conexa' offers dense evergreen structure, box blight resistance, and similar appearance for low hedging.
• Does it cope well with pruning? Japanese holly regenerates from old wood and is less prone to leaf scorch than Buxus.
• Is it suited to UK climates? Ilex crenata tolerates colder sites and heavier soils than boxwood.