Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’

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Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ is a dense evergreen shrub with small glossy dark green leaves, making it one of the most popular alternatives to traditional Buxus hedging. Valued for its naturally compact habit, rich foliage colour, and excellent response to clipping, it is ideal for low hedges, topiary, formal gardens, and patio containers. More resistant to many of the issues affecting box hedging, including box blight and box tree caterpillar, ‘Dark Green’ provides year-round structure and a classic formal appearance with minimal maintenance. Thriving in full sun or partial shade, this versatile Japanese Holly is a favourite choice for gardeners seeking a reliable and attractive replacement for Buxus.

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Key Features

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  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
Eventual Height
  • 2.5m-4
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Evergreen
  • Low maintenance
  • Compact
  • Low formal hedging
  • Low hedging

How to care for Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’

Plant in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry periods. Trim once or twice a year to maintain formal shape and forms. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and dense foliage.

Notes

Excellent alternative to Buxus

Dense evergreen foliage

Small glossy dark green leaves

Ideal for formal hedging

Year-round structure and colour

Low maintenance and easy to grow

Suitable for containers and borders

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