.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Compacta' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Compacta' Description This compact evergreen shrub features dense, dark green foliage, making it ideal for low hedge or border planting. Its small, glossy leaves provide a refined look suitable for formal landscapes and container gardens. Suggested Uses Perfect for topiary, low hedges, foundation plantings, and container planting in both residential and commercial landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Compacta' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Compacta' Common Name: Compacta' Japanese Holly Size & Growth: Typically grows 2-3 ft tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 6-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen, Glossy Bloom Time: Spring (tiny inconspicuous flowers) Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Boxwoods, Daffodils, Rhododendrons Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spaced appropriately for full mature size Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape Winter Care: Protect from cold winds; mulch to conserve moisture Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring Special Care: Mulch to suppress weeds and conserve moisture
