Shopping for a full project?

Send your list instead

Ilex crenata 'Emerald Colonnade' - Emerald Colonnade

Add item to quote to see pricing

Ilex crenata 'Emerald Colonnade' is an enviable Prime option for your landscape needs that gracefully blends both aesthetic charm and easy upkeep. Belonging to the revered "Holly" family, this resplendent shrub is characterized by its upright, densely branched structure reaching up to an impressive 6 feet tall and 3 feet in width. Its monumentally glossy, dark green leaves—ever persistent in their vibrant hues throughout the year—paint a delightful panache of verdant elegance, effortlessly adding year-round interest to your garden. Although it doesn't boast significant blossoms, the Emerald Colonnade Holly lends a dash of subtle charm with its understated, small white spring blooms that yield to black berries. It's a robust species that enjoys a wide range of soil conditions—from sun-basked locales to partially shaded nooks and it's commendably tolerant of various soil types. Be it as a neatly sculpted hedge, a stylish privacy screen, or a standalone architectural feature, this evergreen gem offers a versatile solution to breathe life—and style—into your garden spaces. And with its renowned high resistances to common plant diseases and pests, you can count on this feisty, dark green diva to keep your garden scenically green without a fuss.

  • Size: Up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide
  • Flowers: Small, white flowers (not significant)
  • Foliage: Lustrous, dark green leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Versatility: Excellent for hedges, screens or stand-alone architectural features
  • Commonly purchased with Ilex crenata 'Emerald Colonnade' (Emerald Colonnade)

    Photo for Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' (Yuletide Camellia)

    Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' (Yuletide Camellia)

    View

    Sarcococca saligna (Willowleaf Sweet Box)

    View

    Spiraea thunbergii 'Ogon' (Golden Thunberg's Spirea)

    View

    Aesculus parvifolia (Bottlebrush Buckeye)

    View

    Deutzia gracilis 'Nikko' (Nikko Slender Deutzia)

    View

    Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' (Jim Dandy Winterberry)

    View

    Baptisia x ‘Sunny Morning’ (Sunny Morning False Indigo)

    View

    Eucomis 'Purple Reign' (Purple Reign Pineapple Lily)

    View