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Ilex crenata 'Compacta'

Genus: Ilex - Species: crenata - Family: Aquifoliaceae

Phonetic Spelling: EYE-leks kre-NAH-tuh

Common Names:

  • Compacta Holly
  • Compact Japanese Holly
  • Japanese Holly

Tags

border planting
hedge
mass planting
foundation planting
hs111
hs303
shrub borders
small group plantings
formal garden
Japanese garden
drought intolerant
alkaline soils intolerant

Quick Facts

  • Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 6 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 6a
    • 6b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:East Nepal to Temperate East Asia, Japan and Korea

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
    • Perennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
    • Perennial
    • Ground Cover
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

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Uses

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Ilex crenata 'Compacta'