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Ilex crenata 'Convexa'

Also Known As

Ilex 'Bullata'
Convexa Japanese Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Ilex crenata 'Convexa' plant details

Ilex crenata 'Convexa' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex crenata 'Convexa'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dense, dwarf, hedge, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex crenata 'Convexa'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact, dense, broadleaf evergreen shrub with an upright, spreading habit. Small, cupped leaves give the plant an attractive, fine texture. Female clone which produces non-showy, greenish white flowers in the spring and is often set heavily with black fruit in the fall. Flowers do attract bees. Looks attractive pruned or un-pruned.

By: Garden World

Similar to the species but distinguished by 'convex' leaves, very dense growth and often more black fruit. Very glossy dark green leaves. Needs protection in Zone 5. Fast growing, generally twice as wide as tall but takes shearing well so you can keep it whatever size and shape you want. Makes a good hedge and an excellent backdrop for other planting. This Great Plant Picks is a "real workhorse in the garden".