Create a polished low evergreen border with soft-textured foliage and a compact rounded form. Soft Touch Holly produces small dark green spineless leaves marked by a subtle silver midrib. Female flowers may develop into black berries when pollinated, adding quiet seasonal interest.Growing Guide Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 Mature Height: 2'–3' Mature Width: 2'–3' Spacing: 2' Soil: Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil Water Needs: Moderate Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Details Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch' Common Name: Soft Touch Holly Plant Type: Evergreen Female Holly Shrub Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round Foliage: Evergreen Growth Habit: Compact and Rounded Pollinator Friendly: When flowering Key Features Soft-textured spineless foliage Subtle silver leaf midrib Compact rounded habit Possible black fall and winter berries Excellent low foundation shrub Landscape Uses Low hedges Foundation plantings Borders Mass plantings Containers Planting & Care Tips Plant in full sun to part sun. Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment. Prune lightly in spring if needed. Companion Plants Ilex Gem Box® Hydrangea Summer Crush® Carex Everillo Nandina Firepower Liriope Big Blue Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.