Plant Profile: Ilex crenata 'Convexa'

The Convexa Japanese Holly is an attractive evergreen shrub belonging to the Aquifoliaceae family. This shrub is notably dense and responds well to significant pruning and topiary, making it suitable for hedging, reaching heights of up to 8 1/5 inches. It produces flowers in late spring, with its fruits maturing in the fall. The fruits, which are black and not particularly striking, are accompanied by leaves that are generally smaller than those of the 'Hetzii' or 'Latifolia' varieties. This plant is resilient, capable of withstanding drought, air pollution, and various soil types, including poor, sandy, and clay soils. It has a slow growth rate, prefers shaded areas, is easy to transplant, and does not thrive in alkaline soils. However, it is vulnerable to spider mites and may experience deficiencies in iron and nitrogen.

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