Ilex crenata

Japanese Holly

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Compact evergreen shrub with small glossy leaves resembling boxwood; ideal for hedges or topiary.
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Plant Details

Common Name Japanese Holly
Family Aquifoliaceae
Genus Ilex
Species Crenata
Origin Japan, China, Korea
Blooming Small white flowers in late spring, berries on female plants
Leaf Color Dark green, glossy
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with slightly acidic pH

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; tolerates indoor bright light with direct exposure

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Prune in late spring to maintain shape; remove dead wood and leggy branches

Pest Control Aphid Bagworm Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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