Plant Profile: Ilex crenata 'Compacta'

This low-growing, dense evergreen shrub or tall groundcover is an excellent choice for foundation planting, hedges, or small groupings within a shrub border. It also thrives in formal garden settings and is suitable for topiary work. The plant can reach heights and widths of up to 6 feet. Preferring full sun to partial shade, the Compact Japanese Holly is adaptable to poor, sandy soils but favors clay. However, it does not tolerate alkaline conditions or drought well. While it is easy to transplant and resilient in urban environments, it may encounter pest issues.

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