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Ilex crenata 'Northern Beauty'

Also Known As

  • Northern Beauty Japanese Holly

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-7b

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Ilex crenata 'Northern Beauty' plant details

Ilex crenata 'Northern Beauty' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex crenata 'Northern Beauty'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex crenata 'Northern Beauty'

USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, pollution, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen, small leaves, irregular shape, prune to shape, female, black berries, hardy to zone 5/6

Gardening facts about Ilex crenata 'Northern Beauty' plant

How to Grow Ilex crenata 'Northern Beauty'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • pollution tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 1'-3'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 1'-2'

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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

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Size

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Width: 5'-6'

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