Bennett's Compact Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Bennett's Compacta' Sku #0751. In spring, the young stems are purple and mature foliage holds its glossy green color all year. Note: This plant is currently NOT for sale. Lustrous dark green leaves have a crenate-serrate margin. The Compact Japanese Holly likes full sun to partial shade. Light Needs. It is easy to transplant, is urban tolerant, but has pest problems. © 2020 Monrovia Nursery Company. Slow growing; reaches 6 ft. tall and wide. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail. Click here for more information on plant container sizes. A low, compact, globose evergreen shrub or tall groundcover that works well as a foundation plant, hedge, or planted in small groups in a shrub border. Its naturally rounded, fat shape looks stunning contrasting something like a thin sky pencil holly. The Compact Japanese Holly is an splendid shrub for the landscape. Peony (Paeonia); False Holly (Osmanthus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Blueberry (Vaccinium); Azalea (Azalea). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible. Little pruning is necessary to produce or maintain the dense globular form. The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice, Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Evergreen. The Compact Japanese Holly, Ilex crenata ‘Compacta’, is a compact ornamental evergreen shrub that makes an outstanding informal or formal low hedge. So glad you had it, Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales. By clicking "LOGIN", you are These bushes can be used as a striking accent or as a shrub border. The plant is also good in formal gardens and is good for topiary. This page is preserved for informational use. Generally no pruning is necessary, but can be shaped for a more formal look. They have a lustrous dark green color with crenate-serrulate teeth. Adaptable to various soil type but prefers a slightly acid soil. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. In the shrub border, space 7 to 8 feet apart. Compact Japanese Holly is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a more or less rounded form. Water regularly to establish and during periods of extreme heat. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. Stems are purple during new growth and turn more grayish or brownish as they mature. It is intolerant of alkaline soil and drought.