Description
The Holly – Japanese Straight & Narrow (Ilex crenata 'Straight & Narrow') is an elegant columnar evergreen shrub perfect for tight spaces, vertical accents, or creating a formal privacy screen. Its narrow, upright habit—reaching about 7 feet tall and just 30 inches wide—makes it ideal for modern garden designs or compact planting areas. Hardy in Zones 5 to 8, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-draining soil with consistent moisture.
This low-maintenance holly features small, glossy dark green leaves that stay vibrant all year long, adding fine texture and structure to the landscape—even through winter. With no significant flowering or fruiting, it offers a clean, tidy look that requires minimal pruning. Whether flanking an entryway, lining a path, or massed for a natural screen, Straight & Narrow Japanese Holly delivers timeless elegance and functional form in one refined package.
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 Straight & Narrow
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: regular watering
Soil: well draining soil
Zone: 5 – 8
Plant Shape: columnar
Plant Type: evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (7'), width (30″)
Blooming Season: n/a
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