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    • Photo of Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' by Grace Peterson

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    Also Known As

    • Dwarf Pagoda Japanese Holly

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' plant details

    Have you heard of cute aggression? The urge to ball up your fists and squint your eyes and wish you could just SQUEEZE IT real good? That's the vibe of Ilex Dwarf Pagoda. It's just SO. DARN. CUTE. With those tiny stiff densely packed leaves that invite a closer look at the delightfully asymmetrical pyramid, each plant developing its own unique character and shape. Even the old ones that have grown several feet tall. Still so cute. If you have a primo sunny spot with good drainage where this can be properly appreciated in its oh so slow growing glory, what are you waiting for?

    Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: bonsai, collector plant, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, sculptural, year-round-interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This columnar holly has petite, glossy-green, rounded leaves. Its sculptural form gives it a natural bonsai appearance. A very unique plant that makes a great companion in a dwarf conifer garden.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Want a little Zen for your garden? Try this fairy sized living sculpture for elves, bonsai, container or small specimen! This will never get TOO big maxing out at a slow 3’ tall and 2’ wide…no trimming required! Tiny rounded deep green leaves are congested in layers on short branches… evergreen and lustrous, a beautiful understatement for the garden. Sun to light shade, prefers sandy or well-drained soil but takes heavier with occasional to regular water. Gorgeous trough or rock garden choice. Great Plant Pick. USDA Z6

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    A super-dwarf Japanese Holly, 'Dwarf Pagoda' displays stiff, round leaves that are usually less than half an inch across on clumps of upward facing branches. These tiny trees are an excellent evergreen choice for rock gardens and bonsai where their all around tiny features can be best appreciated.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    Our plant grows 2" per year and is 8' and 45-50 years old. No one knows it's a holly. The deep green leaves and stems are congested.

    By: Gossler Farms

    An evergreen, tiny leaf Japanese Holly. Very slow-growing, taking up to 20 years to reach mature height. Produces tiny black fruit when mature. Excellent choice for containers or bonsai.

    By: Garden World

    Zones: 5-9 Small dark green leaves (about ¼ inch) with tiny white flowers in spring followed by match head sized black berries in fall and winter. This is a true miniature shrub, perfect for all small scenes, troughs, rock gardens and small containers. A slow grower will vary in size from 10-20 inches at 10 years of age. Easily trimmed to smaller size. Perfect for the little Mame Bonsai or for Penjing (landscape scenes). Shipping size 4-7 inches. SMALL DWARF

    By: Mini Forest By Sky

    A dwarf evergreen Japanese Holly tree with tiny, round, dark green leaves. Fruits are small and shining black. This variety is absolutely perfect for rock gardens and bonsai culture. Slow growing and hard to find. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 3 tall x 2 wide in 10 years. Hardy to -10 degrees. USDA zone 6.

    By: Maplestone Ornamentals

    Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' - A miniature variety of Japanese Holly. Stems are very short 1" at most. Leaves dark green on horizontal branches. Very congested plant. The plant is a natural Bonsai. Good patio plant. Introduced by the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Dwarf Pagoda grows in to a natural bonsai. Known previously as Ilex crenata 'Nummularia', because the leaves are round like coins ("nummularia"), and have a light green halo at the edge after new growth. Very tight internodal growth and irregular habit make it a natural for bonsai. Slow grower reaching only 5' tall after 25 years.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Evergreen, small dainty leaves on densely branched shrub, irregular shape, female clone, hardy to zone 5/6

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    FEMALE. This is an upright, dwarf, female shrub with tiny dark green leaves. Produces black berries in fall. Excellent rock garden or bonsai specimen, growing only to 12" high and wide.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Shiny evergreen leaves on a very slow growing upright shrub perfect for trough or rockery. Develops character with age. Don't we all? 2' x 2' in 10 years.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' plant

    How to Grow Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

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