Ilex crenata Mariesii, Japanese Box Holly - Pb6.5

Also known as Japanese Holly. A dense, slow growing evergreen holly with small, rounded foliage and producing small, black berries in winter. Disease resistant and a great alternative to Buxus. Can be grown and used for topiary work or planted out to create low hedging and screens. Suitable for areas with either full sun or partial shade. Soils needs to be moist but free-draining. Hardy.

May grow to 2m x 2m if left untrimmed.