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holly 'Korean Gem'

Ilex crenata 'Korean Gem'

Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

About this plant

'Korean Gem' has small green, glossy alternate leaves which are even and smooth. Slow-growing, it produces small white flowers in late spring to early summer.

Growing Information

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in a well-drained soil in a sunny position or part shade. Excellent as a dwarf hedge

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Aphids, scale insects and holly leaf miner may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by holly leaf blight

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

BordersOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Habit

Bushy