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Ilex crenata 'Green Dragon'

Also Known As

  • Box-Leaved Holly
  • Boxleaf Holly
  • Dwarf Japanese Holly
  • Green Dragon Japanese Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 18"-36"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Ilex crenata 'Green Dragon' plant details

Ilex crenata 'Green Dragon' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional 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 'Green Dragon'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, border plant, container plant, foundation plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex crenata 'Green Dragon'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Especially for bonsai or container culture, this slow-growing cultivar has tiny, rounded, dark-evergreen leaves. Sun-Psh/Med
Upright growing evergreen holly, with swirling branchlets.

Gardening facts about Ilex crenata 'Green Dragon' plant

How to Grow Ilex crenata 'Green Dragon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

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

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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