Ilex crenata Pyramide – Elegant, Evergreen and Timeless
The Ilex crenata Pyramide (55 cm) is a stylish and evergreen alternative to boxwood. With its dense, glossy dark green leaves and compact shape, it instantly adds class to any garden, driveway, or terrace. This compact plant stays beautiful throughout the year and is perfect for symmetrical planting or as a focal point in a pot.
Ilex crenata is hardy and easy to maintain. It thrives best in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and tolerates pruning exceptionally well. Ideal for a green and well-kept look in every season!
Key Features
- Height: 55 cm - perfect for entryways, borders, and container planting
- Pot diameter: Ø 21 cm nursery pot included
- Foliage: Dense, glossy dark green leaves that remain vibrant year-round
- Shape: Compact pyramidal form - pre-shaped and ready to plant
- Hardiness: Frost-resistant and suitable for all seasons
- Maintenance: Low-maintenance and easy to prune
Planting & Care Instructions
This Ilex crenata Pyramide thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with partial shade to full sun exposure. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, it requires minimal watering except during prolonged dry periods.
Pruning tip: Trim in spring and summer to maintain the pyramidal shape compact and full. The plant responds excellently to shaping, making it ideal for formal garden designs.
Why Choose Ilex Crenata Over Boxwood?
Ilex crenata has become the preferred choice for gardeners seeking a boxwood alternative. Unlike traditional boxwood, it is not susceptible to box blight. The glossy foliage provides a more refined appearance while requiring less intensive care.
Versatile Garden Applications
This 55 cm pyramid topiary works beautifully as a standalone feature plant in decorative containers, flanking doorways for symmetrical impact, lining pathways or driveways, creating structured borders in formal gardens, or adding vertical interest to patio arrangements.
Note: Plants are living products and may vary slightly in shape and size. Minor natural imperfections can occur, and they usually recover once planted. Our plants are strong and healthy, delivered in nursery pots, directly from our partner growers.
At a Glance
- Type: garden shrub
- Height: approx. 55 cm
- Pot: Ø21 cm nursery pot
- Light: partial shade
- Care: easy — low maintenance
- Great for: Christmas gifts
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Height
- 4-8 m
- Spread
- 1-1.5 m
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Flowers
- Summer
- Time to maturity
- 10-20 years
- Soil
- Loam, Sandy
- Soil pH
- Acid to neutral
- Moisture
- Moist
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- Aspect
- South, West, East
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H6 (to about -15 °C)
Sources: RHS Plant Finder; PFAF
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.