Ilex crenata – Ilex crenata

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Ilex crenata – Ilex crenata

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Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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Multi-stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
2-3 (5) m
Crown
dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green, evergreen
Flowers
white, flowers in May, June
Fruits
black
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
parks, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, coastal areas, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for dry soil can withstand wind ovoid/egg-shaped dense crown green white average growing toxic components
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Frequently asked questions
Ilex crenata

Ilex crenata can eventually reach a height of 2-3 (5) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ilex crenata is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2-3 (5) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Ilex crenata is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ilex crenata with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Ilex crenata blooms in may, june.
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