Helleri Holly, Ilex Cre. Helleri

1 gallon shrub

Helleri Japanese holly is a female cultivar of Ilex crenata and is a dwarf broadleaf evergreen shrub in the holly family (Aquifoliaceae). It has a slow growth rate, reaching 2 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide.

Plant in full sun to partial shade and in acidic, moist, well-drained soil. It tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, but is intolerant of alkaline soils. It also tolerates pollution. It may not thrive in areas with high heat and humidity such as zones 8 and 9. The plant withstands heavy pruning and can be easily transplanted.