Japanese Holly Instant Hedge 40–50cm Trough – Evergreen

• Box hedge alternative – blight and pest resistant
• Evergreen foliage – glossy, deep green all year round
• Compact, slow-growing habit – perfect for shaping and structure
• Hardy and low-maintenance
• Ideal for formal hedging, topiary, or edging
• Tolerates pruning and urban conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate (10–20 cm per year)
• Ultimate height: Up to 2 m (easily maintained from 30 cm upwards)
• Spacing: 1 instant hedging unit per metre
• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, evergreen hedge with a polished look, Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ is one of the best choices for formal gardens and borders. It’s resilient, long-lived, and easy to shape, offering the classic appeal of Box hedging without disease concerns.

Perfect for modern courtyards, driveways, or traditional knot gardens, it provides elegance, durability, and year-round greenery.

Order Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ hedging plants online today for fast UK delivery and enjoy a luxurious, evergreen hedge that brings structure and sophistication to your garden all year round.