Plant Factory Direct
Compact Japanese Holly | Ilex crenata Compacta
Description
Compacta Holly | Ilex crenata “Compacta” | Box Holly
Plant Highlights:
• Growing Zone: 6-9
• Plant Brand: Plant Factory Choice
• Botanical Name: Ilex crenata “Compacta”
• Foliage Color: Dark Green leaves, stems turn from bronze to brown
• Flower Color: Tiny white flowers, turning into black berries, showy
• Flower Fragrance: Slight Fragrance
• Fall Color: Dark glossy green
• Type: Holly – Broadleaf evergreen
• Mature Height: 5’
• Mature Width: 5-6’
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Exposure: Sun, partial shade
• Soil Needs: Moist well drained, adaptable
• Water Needs: Occasionally, once established.
• Pruning Needs: Spring shaping before spring growth begins
• Awards:
• Grown by: The Plant Factory
Additional Highlights:
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Reblooming: No
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
The Compact Japanese Holly, Ilex crenata 'Compacta', is a versatile shrub perfect for various garden designs. This specific holly shrub offers gardeners an attractive, low-maintenance option fitting for hedges and ornamental uses. When planting the compact holly, select a suitable spot and follow essential ilex crenata care, ensuring optimal growth and health. The Japanese holly growth rate is modest, making it easy to maintain the desired shape through occasional pruning. Ilex crenata compacta holly thrives with regular holly shrub maintenance, which is simple to keep up. With the correct compact holly planting tips, the ilex compacta holly becomes a stunning addition to any landscape, enhancing its beauty year-round. Each ilex compacta cultivation contributes to a lush holly garden design, as these compact holly varieties blend seamlessly into your outdoor space. Keep your compact Japanese holly looking its best with straightforward Japanese holly pruning, safeguarding its robust form. The elegant compacta holly shrub extends its charm beyond aesthetics, with ornamental holly uses spanning from creating borders to crafting a dense, evergreen compact holly hedge, defining spaces with texture and color year-round.
Care:
For optimal growth, plant Ilex crenata 'Compacta' in well-drained soil. Ideally, choose a location that receives partial shade to full sun. During the first year, regular watering is crucial to establish a strong root system. After that, the plant can tolerate drought well. Keep the base of the plant mulched to retain moisture and prevent weeds. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a desirable shape and encourage more growth. For healthy foliage, fertilize in early spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer. With the right care, Compacta will flourish and enhance your garden for years to come.
Ordering:
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping:
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.
Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.
What makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?
We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful “out of the box” experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.