Ilex crenata Soft Touch Holly - Japanese, Soft Touch, #3

Nice evergreen shrub for narrow spaces. A US National Arboretum introduction

Very Full evergreen shrub that grows up to 4' tall if not pruned. Typically maintained to 2-3' tall. The natural shape is like a mushroom cap- wider than it is tall. Makes a descent evergreen foundation or hedge plant.

Outstanding compact evergreen shrub. Glossy green leaves all year and small black fruits in late fall. Works as a formal hedge or can be allowed to grow naturally. Only grows to 2-3' tall and a little wider.

From Proven Winners:

Small, refined columnar evergreen.

Smaller than its sister Sky Pointer®, Patti O Box® has smaller, darker leaves and glossier foliage. Much darker than typical I. crenata, this petite evergreen is perfectly scaled for smaller ga