Ilex crenata Cone | 90-100cm tall | Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata Cone | 90-100cm tall | Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata Cone – Large Japanese Holly Topiary
At 90–100cm, this is a substantial, statement topiary specimen. Ilex crenata's fine-textured, deep green foliage holds a precise cone form with exceptional clarity — delivering the architectural presence of mature box topiary without any of the disease vulnerability. A premium choice for gardeners who want immediate impact.
Size & Specification
Supplied at 90–100cm tall, these are large, well-established specimens with years of careful shaping behind them. They arrive with a defined, sharp cone profile ready to anchor a pot, entrance, or formal border from day one.
Why Choose Ilex crenata Over Box?
- Fully resistant to box blight and box tree moth — no spraying required
- Dense, fine-leaved foliage holds a clean, architectural shape
- Deep evergreen colour and structure year-round
- Excellent in large containers, flanking entrances, and formal schemes
- Long-lived investment plant with minimal annual maintenance
Growing Guidance
Thrives in full sun to partial shade in most well-drained soils. At this size, Ilex crenata is particularly impressive in large statement pots on terraces or flanking doorways. Feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring and clip once or twice a year to maintain the cone profile.
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Planting Instructions
Thrives in full sun to partial shade in most well-drained soils. Excellent in large statement containers with quality loam-based compost, or planted in formal borders. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Water regularly during the first growing season. Feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring. Clip once or twice a year — late spring and late summer — to maintain the cone shape. Mulch around the base of ground-planted specimens.
Size & Specification
Supplied at 90–100cm tall as a large, well-established shaped cone specimen with years of careful shaping. Slow-growing and compact. Ideal for large containers, flanking entrances, and formal schemes. Fully hardy. Fully evergreen. Box blight and box tree moth resistant.
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched via specialist courier in robust protective packaging. At this size, plants may be dispatched on a pallet. You will receive a dispatch notification with tracking details. Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery and that there is suitable access.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Ilex crenata produces small white flowers in spring which attract bees and other pollinators. The dense evergreen foliage provides shelter for small garden birds and invertebrates. A good low-maintenance alternative to Buxus that supports garden biodiversity without the need for chemical treatments.