Grant Plant Pick: Northern Beauty

Published 4:03 pm Tuesday, October 21, 2014

What: Ilex crenata, “Northern Beauty,” is a vigorous evergreen shrub with dense branching and dark green leaves that are larger than most other Ilex crenata cultivars.

Why: As with most Japanese hollies this handsome cultivar provides great form and function in the garden for foundation plantings, hedges and en mass. Plus it is a durable alternative to the slower growing boxwood.

Where: The Northern Beauty is drought tolerant when established and needs full sun to dappled shade.

Size: Reaches a height of 5 feet with a spread of 5 feet.

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