Japanese Holly, Boxleaf Holly, Box-leaved Holly
Ilexcrenata 'Soft Touch'

Family: Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ilex (EYE-leks)
Species: crenata (kre-NAY-tuh)
Cultivar: Soft Touch

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed