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Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'
Common Name: Soft Touch Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata ‘Soft Touch’ is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its soft, spineless dark green foliage and naturally rounded habit. This Japanese holly has finer, gentler leaf texture than many hollies, making it especially useful near walkways or entry areas where spiny foliage would be undesirable. Its dense branching gives year-round structure with minimal pruning. Type: Evergreen shrub Mature Size: Width: 2–3 ft · Height: 2–3 ft USDA Zones: 5a–8b Form: Compact, rounded Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil Water: Medium; prefers even moisture during establishment Wildlife: Provides shelter for small birds Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for low hedges, foundation plantings, borders, and mixed evergreen beds where soft texture and compact size are desired. Its naturally tidy form works well in formal and informal plantings. Care: Plant in well-drained acidic soil and avoid poorly drained sites. Prune lightly in late spring if shaping is needed. Protect from severe winter wind in exposed locations for best foliage quality.
| Plant Type: | Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Width: | 2-3' |
| Height: | 2-3' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Compact Rounded |
| Soil Type | Acidic, Moist well-drained |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |
