What: Ilex crenata, “Northern Beauty,” is a vigorous evergreen shrub with dense branching and dark green leaves that are larger than most other Ilex crenata cultivars. Why: As with most Japanese ...

Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' grows into a wonderfully congested form of small leaves held tightly to the stem. It is one of many garden-worthy Japanese holly cultivars, but this particular selection is ...

Ilex or Holly are some of the best, most robust shrubs and trees for gardeners with cold winters. These high performing, low maintenance shrubs tend to be very deer resistant and able to withstand ...

Hollies are the noblest of all evergreens and, when low winter light strikes, they radiate warmth as well as adding all-important structure to the garden. Yet hollies vary enormously, from the ...

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