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- Can I plant a hedge with Japanese holly?
- How do I plant a hedge with Japanese holly trees?
- How do I care for my holly hedge?
- Interesting facts about the Japanese Holly:
- Tips
The Japanese holly is well suited as a hedge plant
Can I plant a hedge with Japanese holly?
Slow and compact awake, evergreen with small leaves - so the Japanese holly is ideal for planting a hedge. Depending on the species you design a low or a high hedge with the holly.
The Japanese holly (Latin Ilex crenata) is now often used as a substitute for boxwood, because it has similar leaves as this one. In contrast to the boxwood, Japanese holly develops pale white flowers in summer and then decorative black berries. However, these are poisonous and should not get into the hands of children.
How do I plant a hedge with Japanese holly trees?
The Japanese holly prefers a sunny spot, but also tolerates partial shade. If it gets too little light, then it sheds in the lower area or does not develop dense foliage. Both looks in a hedge not necessarily good.
To the soil quality, this holly also makes some demands. He should be slightly wet and like slightly sour. If the calcium content is too high, the holly leaves turn yellow. Waterlogging does not tolerate Ilex cretana at all.
How do I care for my holly hedge?
The Japanese holly is one of the most thirsty plants and also has very sensitive roots. That's why it should be watered regularly before the soil dries up. Shape your hedge with sharp pruning shears. But always cut only the twigs and shoots and do not cut the leaves. The cut edges of the leaves change color and this makes your hedge slightly unsightly.
Interesting facts about the Japanese Holly:
Tips
It is better not to plant the Japanese holly in a hedge at the boundary of the property, when small children often walk there, the berries of this plant are poisonous.