Convex Japanese holly is a small, handsome, multi-stemmed, evergreen shrub in the holly family (Aquifoliaceae). It is noted for its pea-sized black fruit and convex or bullate leaves. This cultivar is female. Plant in the full sun to partial shade in acidic well-drained soil though it tolerates a wide range of soil types, from moist to dry.

Broadleaf evergreen shrub, 5-6 ft (1.5-2 m), compact, dense, usually broader than tall. Leaves alternate, simple, 13 mm long, roundish, convex above and concave below. A female clone which often is heavily set with black fruit. Sun. Susceptible to iron and nitrogen deficiency and spider mites. Attractive pruned or left unpruned.

This form of Japanese holly, Ilex crenata 'Convexa', is fast growing and is a very good hedge either sheared or un-sheared. It is a handsome utility plant that is durable alternative to the slower growing boxwood.

Japanese Holly is an evergreen shrub sporting small, curved oval leaves that have a pleasing dark green color. At maturity it will grow to 8’ in both height and width. In general most gardeners plant it in a line and make a formal sheared hedge by pruning it lightly as needed to keep the desired shape. Set new plants 4’ apart.

Japanese holly (Ilex crenata) and dwarf yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria ‘Nana’ and similar cultivars) are favorite broadleaf evergreen shrubs for foundation beds throughout the South. From a distance, Japanese holly and dwarf yaupon holly appear almost identical.

These durable hollies are very flexible as landscape plants as they grow well in full sun to light shade. They lend themselves to a variety of soil types and are available at most nurseries and garden centers. The dark green foliage lends a rich air to any landscape, particularly when combined with lighter green turf and shrubs.

2018年1月4日 · Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) is a popular evergreen shrub with small, shallow-toothed foliage. Ilex crenata is native to Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, the Philippines and the Himalayas, and displays great variability over its range.

Compact, dense, broadleaf evergreen shrub with an upright, spreading habit. Small, cupped leaves give the plant an attractive, fine texture. Female clone which produces non-showy, greenish white flowers in the spring and is often set heavily with black fruit in the fall. Flowers do attract bees. Looks attractive pruned or un-pruned.

Japanese holly ‘Convexa’ (Ilex crenata ‘Convexa’) is a plant that adapts to all types of soils, chalk, clay, loam or sand. The chalky soil is pale and contains chunks of calcium-rich rock. It is a fertile and well-draining soil, almost always alkaline.

This form of Japanese holly, Ilex crenata 'Convexa', is fast growing and is a very good hedge either sheared or un-sheared. It is a handsome utility plant that is durable alternative to the slower growing boxwood.