Soft Touch Japanese Holly | Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'

Soft Touch Holly | Ilex crenata ‘Soft Touch’

Compact Growing Foundation/Border Plant

• Plant Highlights:
  
  • Growing Zone: 5-9
  • Plant Brand: N/A
  • Botanical Name: Ilex crenata ‘Soft Touch’
  • Foliage Color: Dark Green
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flower Fragrance: Little to none
  • Fall Color: Green
  • Type: Evergreen
  • Mature Height: 2-3’
  • Mature Width: 2-3’
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Exposure: Sun
  • Soil Needs: Moist well drained, needs moisture
  • Water Needs: Occasionally, like moisture
  • Pruning Needs: Spring shaping before spring growth begins
  • Awards:
  • Grown by: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights:

• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: No
• Reblooming: No
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Cold Heat Tolerant: Yes
• Drought Tolerant: Yes

Experience the enchanting allure of the Soft Touch Japanese Holly. As a member of the Japanese holly family, it boasts a unique texture and captivating presence. This holly is more than just a different type; it showcases the beauty and refinement of nature. With its evergreen qualities, it provides a year-round burst of color, bringing a sense of elegance and coherence to any garden. Aside from its visual appeal, the evergreen nature of the Soft Touch Japanese Holly ensures that your landscape stays vibrant and vibrant throughout all seasons. If you're seeking to add a touch of timeless beauty to your space, this holly is the perfect selection.

Why Soft Touch Holly?
It's no wonder that Soft Touch Holly is the second most requested Crenata Holly. This compact shrub is perfect for gardeners of all ages since it's easy to maintain and requires less trimming. Plus, you'll no longer have to worry about working around the thorns when weeding or mulching.

What Do I Get?
Soft Touch Holly is an ideal shrub for small gardens and can reach a mature height of 3' in most zones. However, it can be kept smaller for many years. With its dark green foliage, it provides a lovely backdrop for both perennials and annuals. In the spring, it produces delicate white flowers and in the fall, it yields black berries that attract bees and birds, making it a favorite among gardeners of all ages.

 Care:

Fertilize in early spring with our SR-18-5-10 slow release fertilizer for maximum growth and plant health. 

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.