Shrubs & garden character · Western North Carolina field companion

Japanese holly

Ilex crenata

Screen or accent; protect from winter wind.

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Mature Height (ft): 6–8
Mature Width (ft): 4–6
Bloom Season: spring

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Sun Exposure

Full sun to part shade

Growth Habit

Upright, pyramidal evergreen

Mature Height (ft)

6–8

Mature Width (ft)

4–6

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Bloom Season

spring

Bloom Color

Small white flowers

Evergreen / Deciduous

Evergreen

WNC Notes

Screen or accent; protect from winter wind.

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