Box Hedge Alternative: 72 Japanese Holly Hedging Plants (Ilex crenata 'Jenny'), 15cm

72 Ilex crenata 'Jenny' hedging plants: a box hedge alternative

Ilex crenata 'Jenny' is a Japanese holly with small, glossy dark green leaves and dense branching. It stays evergreen all year and responds well to clipping, so it suits low hedges, borders, topiary and containers.

What you receive

72 plants, packed as 12 trays of 6. Each plant is in a 7cm pot and stands about 15cm tall.

How far 72 plants go

A common spacing for a low clipped hedge is about 4 plants per metre, or roughly 25cm apart. At that spacing, 72 plants cover about 18 metres.

Where it grows

It does best in well-drained soil that is acid to neutral, in full sun or part shade. The RHS rates it H6, hardy to about -15°C.

Clipping

Clip in spring and summer to keep it compact and full.

Box blight

Ilex crenata 'Jenny' is not susceptible to box blight, a disease of box (Buxus) and a few close relatives. The box tree moth has so far only been recorded on box in Europe.

Delivery and guarantee

The plants are grown by our partner growers and sent direct to you. Delivery is free across Ireland and 24 more EU countries, usually in 5 to 8 working days, and timings can change. We guarantee the plants arrive healthy. Living plants vary slightly in size and shape, and small blemishes recover once planted.

At a Glance

• Type: evergreen hedging shrub
• Pack: 72 plants (12 x 6)
• Height: approx. 15 cm
• Pot: Ø7 cm
• Light: sun to part shade
• Coverage: about 18 m at 4 plants per metre
• Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee

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.