{"title":"Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) Hedging and Topiary","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese holly (\u003cem\u003eIlex crenata\u003c\/em\u003e) has small, fine, glossy leaves that clip into a dense, box-like hedge or ball. It is not the spiny, berrying holly (\u003cem\u003eIlex aquifolium\u003c\/em\u003e) used for Christmas wreaths. Choose from Jenny, Convexa, Stokes and Golden Gem, plus ready-shaped balls and pyramids. Free tracked delivery to Ireland and 24 more EU countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--pg-more--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich Ilex crenata?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pg-tablewrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants per metre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e'Jenny'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine leaves, compact, closest to box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 to 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e'Convexa'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense, rounded mound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e'Stokes'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact and neat for low edging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e'Golden Gem'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden-yellow foliage that brightens a border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA box alternative\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBox blight is a disease of Buxus and a few close relatives, so Ilex crenata is not a typical host, and box tree moth has so far been recorded only on box in Europe. No plant is guaranteed free of every pest or disease. For comparisons with other substitutes see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bulk-hedging-plants\"\u003ebox hedge alternatives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and clipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in sun or part shade in well-drained, moisture-retentive soil and clip once or twice a year. Packs of 24 and 40 are young plants in 9cm pots, 20 to 30cm tall. Every pack is young plants in pots, shipped directly from our partner growers, so allow a few seasons for a hedge to knit together and water through the first two summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Japanese holly the same as Christmas holly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Ilex crenata has small, smooth leaves and is grown for clipped shapes; the traditional Christmas holly is Ilex aquifolium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good alternative to box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the closest in look, with small glossy leaves that clip tightly, and box blight is not a typical problem for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a low clipped hedge from young plants, about 5 to 8 per metre depending on the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I buy topiary shapes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Ready-shaped balls and pyramids are included when in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanning the whole boundary? Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/hedging-ireland-how-to-choose-space-and-plant-a-hedge\"\u003eguide to choosing, spacing and planting a hedge\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedge-plants\"\u003ehedge plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants\"\u003escreening plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bulk-hedging-plants\"\u003ebulk hedging and box alternatives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"box-hedge-alternative-72-japanese-holly-hedging-plants-ilex-crenata-jenny-15cm","title":"Box Hedge Alternative: 72 Japanese Holly Hedging Plants (Ilex crenata 'Jenny'), 15cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e72 Ilex crenata 'Jenny' hedging plants: a box hedge alternative\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIlex crenata 'Jenny' is a Japanese holly with small, glossy dark green leaves and dense branching. 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