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Ilex crenata 'Convexa' - Convex Japanese Holly

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Ilex crenata 'Convexa' is an exquisite evergreen shrub that carries the unique charm of the Orient to your garden. Unveiling its glossy, dark green leaves that curve outward into an alluring convex shape, Convex Japanese Holly stands out as a visual spectacle that adds depth and vibrant texture to your green spaces. Its robust and compact stature grows up to a considerable 1. 5-2 meters, making it an optimal choice for creating impressive hedges, topiaries, and artful borders. Interestingly, this dynamic plant doesn't shy away from both full sun and partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil to prop up its success. Resistant to city pollution and adaptable to varying soil types, the Convex Japanese Holly is a perfect choice for urban landscapes and low maintenance gardens. Each spring, expect a burst of delicate white flowers to grace its foliage, transitioning to ornamental black berries in the fall for an unending cycle of seasonal interest. With its disease resistance and resilient appeal, the Ilex crenata 'Convexa' ties in style, function, and reliability in a perfect horticultural package.

  • Size: Up to 1.5-2 meters tall and wide
  • Flowers: Small white flowers in spring, black fruit in autumn
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves in a unique convex shape
  • Water usage: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Ideal for: Hedging and topiary, Urban gardens due to pollution tolerance
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