Buy Ilex crenata 'Beehive'

Also Known As

Beehive Japanese Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 5'

planting zones

6a-7b

6-9 inch | $36

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Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

15-18 inch | $126

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Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

7-8 feet | $451

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Ilex crenata 'Beehive' plant details

Ilex crenata 'Beehive' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex crenata 'Beehive'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex crenata 'Beehive'

USDA Zones: 6a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This delightful dwarf male (?Convexa? x ?Stokes?) crenata makes (eventually a dense (like a beehive!) compact mound 3-4' high x 5' wide with small dark- green leaves; selected from 21,000 seedlings by E. R. Orton Jr. S/M