Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' is a very slow grower. This variety is excellent for bonsai or as a low-maintenance garden specimen.
Description:
Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' is a female selection of the species with leaves that are glossy, dark green, and obovate. A very slow grower, this variety is excellent for bonsai or as a low-maintenance specimen in your garden.
Common Name: Columnar Japanese Holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae (The Holly Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 18"-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: GPP
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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