Ilex crenata ‘Green Hedger’

Japanese Holly 'Green Hedger'

Fine branching and small glossy evergreen leaves make Ilex crenata ‘Green Hedger’ particularly suited to formal hedging and clipped garden structure. It offers a box-like appearance but needs acidic to neutral, freely draining soil and is unsuitable for strongly alkaline or waterlogged positions.

2.0 L €9,95
25.0 L FORM: Multistem HEIGHT: 120 cm – 140 cm €236,95
25.0 L FORM: Multistem HEIGHT: 80 cm – 100 cm €229,95
80.0 L (Sold out) FORM: Multistem HEIGHT: 175 cm – 200 cm €1.139,95
80.0 L FORM: Multistem HEIGHT: 200 cm – 225 cm €1.366,95

SKU: ILEX-173-Y

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Flowering Months

Jan J

Feb F

Mar M

Apr A

May M

Jun J

Jul J

Aug A

Sep S

Oct O

Nov N

Dec D

Size

Max Height

1.0 m — 1.5 m

Max Spread

1.0 m — 1.5 m

Growth Habit

Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape.

Planting Position

Sunlight

Full Sun Part Shade

Aspect

South East West

Exposure

Exposed / Sheltered

Hardiness

(−20 to −15 °C) Very cold-hardy

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type

Chalk Loam Sand

Soil Moisture

Moist but permeable / Free draining

Soil pH

Acid Alkaline Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses

Patios / Courtyards
Containers
Edging

Merits

RHS | Award Of Garden Merit

Ilex crenata ‘Green Hedger’ Description

Ilex crenata ‘Green Hedger’ is a Japanese holly selected for dense, upright growth and suitability for evergreen hedging. Small glossy green leaves cover the finely branched stems and respond well to regular clipping, allowing a neat formal screen or low boundary to be maintained. Mature height depends strongly on pruning, with established plants capable of forming substantial hedges if allowed to grow. Plant in full sun or partial shade in fertile, acidic to neutral soil that remains evenly moist but drains freely. Avoid chalky ground and areas that remain saturated through winter. In Ireland, Japanese holly is most dependable where drainage is good and soil pH is not excessively high. Trim in late spring and summer to encourage dense branching and a smooth hedge surface.

Planting Guide for Ilex crenata ‘Green Hedger’

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Care guide for Ilex crenata ‘Green Hedger’

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