Description
Holly – Japanese Chesapeake (Ilex crenata 'Chesapeake') is a stately evergreen shrub admired for its compact pyramidal shape and lush, boxwood-like foliage. Growing to 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide, this variety is perfect for adding structure and formality to garden beds, borders, and foundation plantings. Its dense, dark green leaves provide year-round visual appeal, while small spring blooms give way to glossy black berries that persist through winter, attracting birds.
Chesapeake Japanese Holly thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers regular watering in well-draining soil. Hardy in zones 6–9, it’s ideal for smaller landscapes where a tidy, upright form is desired. Its neat growth habit responds well to pruning, making it an excellent choice for hedges, screens, or as a focal specimen. Low-maintenance and visually striking, it brings elegance and functionality to any garden.
Each plant comes in a #7 (7 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Ilex Crenata Chesapeake
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: regular watering
Soil: well draining soil
Zone: 6 – 9
Plant Shape: pyramidal
Plant Type: evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (8'), width (6')
Blooming Season: spring
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