Japanese Holly Hedging 60/90cm Ilex Crenata Pot Grown

Japanese Holly Hedging 60/90cm Pot Grown (Ilex Crenata)

Best Alternative to Box (Buxus Sempervirens) for Blight-Prone Gardens

This evergreen Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata), pot grown to 60–90cm, provides a compact hedging solution resistant to box blight and leaf scorch. Its small glossy green leaves mimic Buxus, thriving in sun or shade, and suit formal garden borders. Plants are supplied ready to plant, regenerating from old wood for long-term structure.

Product Features

• Height supplied: 60–90cm (measured from base of pot)
• Habit: Dense, compact evergreen shrub
• Disease resistance: Box blight and leaf scorch tolerant
• Position: Full sun to partial shade; not for wet soils
• Regeneration: Recovers from old wood, easy to shape
• Delivered: Pot grown, VAT included in price

FAQs

• Is Ilex crenata a good alternative to Box for hedging?
  Yes, it is blight-resistant and visually similar for compact, formal hedges.
• Does Japanese Holly stay green year-round?
  Yes, it is a hardy, evergreen shrub that maintains color through all seasons.
• Can it be shaped into garden borders?
  Japanese Holly is suitable for topiary and shapes well when trimmed.
• Is this plant ready to plant on arrival?
  Yes, pot grown at 60–90cm for immediate use in gardens or landscapes.