Ilex Soft Touch
Ilex Soft Touch (Japanese Holly) is a soft-textured, evergreen shrub prized for its compact rounded habit and small, dark green, spineless leaves featuring a subtle silver mid-vein for added visual interest. In spring, Ilex Soft Touch produces inconspicuous flowers that, when pollinated by a nearby male holly, develop into small black berries in fall, persisting through winter and providing subtle seasonal color. Ideal for low hedges, foundation plantings, and mixed shrub borders, Ilex Soft Touch thrives in moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils and adapts well to sun or partial shade. Gardeners value Ilex Soft Touch for its elegant evergreen foliage, low-maintenance growth, and ornamental fruit display when paired with male hollies. Its rounded form and soft texture make it a versatile choice for formal or naturalistic landscapes.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
East Asia and eastern Russia |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Azalea, Euonymus
- 150 available.
- Inventory on the way
- Georgia Grown
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Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.
