Ilex crenata 'Glory Gem' - 50 CM BALL C25

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ilex crenata 'Glory Gem', Ilex crenata 'Glory'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * urban climate resistant, shade tolerant

Growth habit
Box-leaved holly 'Glorie Gem' is compact in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary, bird food plant

Root
Densely branched, close to the surface.