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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

    By: Forestfarm

    Upright growing evergreen holly, with swirling branchlets.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    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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    Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda'

    aka Dwarf Pagoda Japanese Holly

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' by Grace Peterson
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    Ilex crenata 'Geisha'

    aka Geisha Japanese Holly

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ilex crenata 'Geisha' foliage by plant lust
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    Ilex 'Rock Garden'

    aka Rock Garden Holly

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Ilex 'Rock Garden' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Ilex crenata 'Shiro-Fukurin'

    aka Ilex crenata 'Snowflake', Snowflake Japanese Holly

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Ilex crenata 'Shiro-Fukurin' foliage by plant lust
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    Ilex crenata 'Lemon Gem'

    aka Holly

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Ilex crenata 'Lemon Gem' foliage by plant lust
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