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Japanese Holly, Boxleaf Holly, Box-leaved Holly 'Golden Heller'

Ilexcrenata

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Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ilex (EYE-leks)

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Species

crenata (kre-NAY-tuh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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positive

neutral

negative

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Japanese Holly, Boxleaf Holly, Box-leaved Holly 'Golden Heller'

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