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Soft Touch Compact Japanese Holly
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Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'
A dense, mounded, evergreen shrub with soft-textured, glossy green leaves that have an interesting silver mid-vein. Works wonderfully when planted in borders, as an accent, or along walkways. Black ornamental berries persist throughout winter for cool season interest.
USDA Zones: 5-9
Plant Specifications
Height
Moderate growing; 2 - 3 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Bloom Color
White; Foliage Color- Green
Planting and Care Tips
Plant
Prefers light, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable.
Feed
Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Water
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system.
Prune
For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
Exposure
Full sun