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Ilex crenata 'Northern Beauty'
Common Name: Northern Beauty Holly
Ilex crenata ‘Northern Beauty’ is a dense evergreen shrub valued for its small glossy dark green leaves, strong cold tolerance, and naturally upright rounded habit. This Japanese holly forms a fine-textured shrub with dense branching, offering a softer appearance than spiny hollies while maintaining year-round structure. Small black berries may appear on female plants when pollinated. Type: Evergreen shrub Mature Size: Width: 4–6 ft · Height: 5–8 ft USDA Zones: 5a–8b Form: Dense, upright-rounded Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil Water: Medium; prefers even moisture during establishment Wildlife: Small berries may attract birds Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for hedges, foundation plantings, screening, and formal gardens where fine evergreen texture and winter durability are desired. It tolerates shearing well for structured plantings. Care: Plant in well-drained acidic soil and avoid poorly drained sites. Prune in late spring or early summer if shaping is needed. Protect from severe winter wind in exposed locations for best foliage quality.
| Plant Type: | Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Width: | 4-6' |
| Height: | 5-8' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 5 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Specimen, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Pyramidal, Rounded, Upright, Dense |
| Soil Type | Acidic, Moist well-drained |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |
