Home : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers E-H : HOLLY, BOX-LEAVED Holly, Japanese, Ilex crenata Green Hedge	Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 12ft (3.7m) Exposed/Windy Hedge Height 2-6ft (60-180cm) Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 8-12ins (20-30cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil
In appearance similar to Box and may be used as a substitute if Box Blight may prove to be a problem. It has glossy, small, dark green leaves, but once established can grow at least 8ins (20cm) a year. Produces small black shiny fruits in autumn, and makes an excellent evergreen hedge. HEDGE Trim late summer. For hedges 2-6ft (0.6-1.8m). Plant 1.5ft (45cm) apart. SHRUB 10ft x 4ft (3m x 1.2m).	Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Pg  8-12ins 20-30 cm £2.99 £2.85 £2.64 £2.28 Pg = Pot grown. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.