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    Ilex crenata 'Helleri'

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 1'-5'
    • W: 4'-3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Ilex crenata 'Helleri' plant details

    Ilex crenata 'Helleri' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex crenata 'Helleri'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: dwarf

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex crenata 'Helleri'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Compact evrgreen w/very small dark green foliage

    By: Jockey Hill Nursery

    Many consider this the best of the dwarf Japanese hollies. Grows into a small spreading mound less than 2' high for most of its life. Needs no pruning to maintain its low dense habit. 2' tall and 3' spread in ten years. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    FEMALE. A dwarf female with dense mounding habit from 1' x 2' and eventually 4' x 5'. Dark green leaves and black, sparse fruits.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Ilex crenata 'Helleri' plant

    How to Grow Ilex crenata 'Helleri'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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