WHAT: The Sky Pencil variety of ilex crenata is a narrow columnar Japanese holly that has dark, lustrous evergreen foliage. In the fall, it produces purple berries that attract birds. Ilex crenata is ...

Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' grows into a wonderfully congested form of small leaves held tightly to the stem. It is one of many garden-worthy Japanese holly cultivars, but this particular selection is ...

Gardening enthusiasts can currently pick up a unique plant that keeps its vibrant colour all year round for a whopping £100 less thanks to this end-of-season sale - but you'll need to hurry ...

The small round leaves found on Ilex crenata, would lead most gardeners to suppose that this is a member of the box family, but this is actually the Japanese holly. Found growing naturally in the ...

Q: I planted a new Ilex crenata towards the end of June. I fear I did not water it enough. The leaves are falling off, and it doesn't seem to be taking any water. Is there anything I can do to save it ...

Boxwood has been a popular evergreen plant for hedging or topiary for centuries. However, more people are seeking boxwood alternatives due to concerns about box blight and box tree moth. Increasingly, ...

Christmas is coming, so let's raise a glass to holly. The brightest of evergreens, holly was used in midwinter celebrations long before the Christian era. And for gardeners, hollies are among the most ...

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What: Unlike most other Japanese hollies, which are mounding or spreading shrubs, “Mariesii” heads straight for the sky, creating a dark green exclamation point in the garden. Crowded on its erect, ...