Ilex c. Compacta
Add rounded evergreen structure with small spineless leaves and a tidy, easy-care habit. Compact Japanese Holly forms a dense shrub with dark green foliage and young stems that emerge purple before maturing to green. Female plants may produce black fruit when pollinated by a compatible male holly.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9
- Mature Height: 6'–8'
- Mature Width: 6'–10'
- Spacing: 8'
- Soil: Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Compacta'
- Common Name: Compact Japanese Holly
- Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
- Bloom Color: White
- Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Growth Habit: Rounded and Dense
- Pollinator Friendly: When flowering
Key Features
- Small spineless evergreen leaves
- Rounded dense habit
- Purple-toned young stems
- Possible black fall and winter fruit
- Responds well to pruning
Landscape Uses
- Hedges
- Foundation plantings
- Mass plantings
- Topiary
- Evergreen borders
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in full sun to part sun.
- Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
- Water regularly during establishment.
- Prune in spring if shaping is needed.
Companion Plants
- Ilex Carissa
- Nandina Firepower
- Hydrangea Bobo®
- Carex Everillo
- Liriope Big Blue
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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