Pyramidal Compacta Holly |
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Aquifoliaceae Ilex Crenata Pyramid |
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Grows In | Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F through Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F |
Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained, Moderately Drained |
Resistent To | Deer Resistant, Drought, Insect, Disease, Mildew, Heat |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Average Height | 3' to 4', 4' to 5' |
Average Width | 2' to 3' |
Attracts | Visual Attention |
Ilex Crenata 'Pyramid' is a slow and moderate growing shrub that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6A through 9B. It matures to an average height of 3 feet to 5 feet and an average width of 2 feet to 3 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. It prefers growing in a location that provides full sun, morning sun with afternoon shade or morning shade with afternoon sun and grows best when planted in loam, clay or silt soil that is well drained or moderately drained. The foliage is dark green in color. It attracts visual attention and is resistant to deer, drought, insects, diseases, mildew and heat.
Pyramid Compacta Holly can be useful in the landscape in foundation plantings, in containers or planters, as a background, around decks, swimming pools, and other outdoor living areas, for topiary, as a focal point, in landscape beds or islands, to accentuate entryways, as a tree form shrub or in medians and also in theme gardens.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Pyramidal Compacta Holly is an evergreen shrub that has a pyramidal shape. Being a Japanese holly it has small shiny oval shaped, boxwood-like leaves. The shiny leaves are dark green.
Uses
Pyramid Compacta Holly is perfect for accentuating entryways, as a hedge, or specimen in the landscape or containers.
Culture & Care Tips
Pyramid Compacta Holly is easy to grow in locations that provide well-drained soil and full sun to light shade. It is drought tolerant when established only requiring supplemental irrigation during prolonged periods of drought during summer. Can be maintained at 4-5 feet in height with occasional trimming.
How To Plant a Shrub in a Container or Pot
How To Prune Holly Bush Or Tree