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Ilex crenata 'Green Hedger'

Ilex crenata 'Green Hedger'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

About this plant

A compact, evergreen shrub up to 1.5m with small, glossy, dark green, oval leaves. Tiny, white flowers in summer are followed by insignificant black berries

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or part shade

Pruning

Pruning group 8; very tolerant of pruning, makes a good dwarf hedge

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptble to aphids, scale insect and holly leaf miner

Diseases

May be susceptible to holly leaf blight

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

BordersBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years