Ilex Hoogendorn
Define formal borders with dense boxwood-like foliage and a low evergreen habit. Hoogendorn Holly forms a compact, densely branched shrub with flattened dark green leaves. This male cultivar does not produce berries but can provide pollen for compatible female Japanese hollies.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9
- Mature Height: 1'–2'
- Mature Width: 2'–3'
- Spacing: 2'
- Soil: Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Hoogendorn'
- Common Name: Hoogendorn Holly
- Plant Type: Evergreen Male Pollinator Shrub
- Bloom Color: White
- Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Growth Habit: Low-Growing and Densely Branched
- Pollinator Friendly: When flowering
Key Features
- Boxwood-like dark green foliage
- Low compact habit
- Male pollinator for female hollies
- Year-round evergreen texture
- Excellent formal border plant
Landscape Uses
- Formal borders
- Low hedges
- Foundation plantings
- Rock gardens
- Mass plantings
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in full sun to part sun.
- Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
- Water regularly during establishment.
- Prune lightly in spring if shaping is needed.
Companion Plants
- Ilex Helleri
- Hydrangea Invincibelle Wee White®
- Carex Evergold
- Nandina Gulf Stream
- 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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