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One of the best species for hedges, due to the ease of shaping them with pruning. Very ornamental mainly due to its large foliage, to be grown even in pots and as bonsai.
Evergreen shrub 3-5m. With numerous small dark green ovate-lanceolate leaves. White and small bloom. Very durable red fruits.
Christmas Tree, Bonsai, Decorative, Singular, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Timber, Medicinal, Reforestation, Low hedge, Topiary, Cut foliage

| Flower colour | White |
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| Flowering period | July, August, September, Summer |
| Fruit colour | Red |
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Green |
| Botanical name | Ilex crenata |
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| Wildlife | Mammals, Seed eating birds |
| Planting period | March, April, October, November, December, Spring, Autumn |
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| Type of use | Christmas Tree, Bonsai, Decorative, Singular, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Timber, Medicinal, Reforestation, Low hedge, Topiary, Cut foliage |
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| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil type | Clay, Potting mix |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained, Fresh |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Hardy |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Watering | Moderate |
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Our nursery has been flooded
Storm water has reached the nursery and we will not be able to ship orders for at least a week. We do not expect to resume dispatch before Monday 26 October.
The shop is still open and you can keep ordering, but your order will not leave until then. We will post an update here as soon as we are shipping again.
Thank you for your patience.