Ilex Crenata Hedging Jenny – Compact, Dense, and Versatile Evergreen Hedge for Elegant Gardens
Ilex Crenata Hedging Jenny is a versatile, slow-growing evergreen shrub that provides a dense, compact hedge perfect for creating neat, structured garden boundaries. Often referred to as Japanese Holly, this variety is prized for its fine, glossy leaves and uniform growth habit, making it a popular choice for formal hedges, topiary, and low-maintenance garden borders. Its resilience and adaptability make it an excellent alternative to traditional boxwood hedging, offering year-round structure and beauty.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring: Fresh new growth emerges, bringing vibrancy and lushness to the hedge.
Summer: Dark green, glossy foliage provides a dense, elegant backdrop to the garden, complementing other plants and flowers.
Autumn: Maintains its rich green hue throughout autumn, offering continuous coverage.
Winter: Evergreen leaves ensure year-round privacy and shelter, providing a solid green presence in the colder months.
Structure & Form
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Growth Habit: Compact and dense, with fine, small, glossy leaves that create a neat, structured hedge.
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Height & Spread: Grows up to 50-90cm in height and spreads evenly, making it perfect for low hedges, borders, or as an edging plant.
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Foliage: Small, dark green leaves with a glossy texture, offering a refined, uniform look.
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Flowers: Inconspicuous white flowers may appear in spring, though they are often overshadowed by the lush foliage.
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Berries: Black berries may follow the flowers, adding interest for wildlife.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Formal Hedges & Borders: Ideal for creating neat, low-maintenance hedges and borders in formal garden designs.
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Topiary & Shaping: Perfect for shaping into balls, cones, or spirals for a sophisticated topiary display.
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Urban & Coastal Gardens: Tolerates a wide range of growing conditions, including coastal winds and pollution.
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Small Gardens & Containers: Its compact size makes it a great option for smaller spaces, patios, and container gardening.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, though it performs best with some protection from harsh winds.
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil, and can tolerate slightly acidic to neutral pH.
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Hardiness: Fully hardy, withstanding cold temperatures and tough growing conditions.
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Maintenance: Low-maintenance, requiring only occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
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Watering: Regular watering during establishment; drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering during dry spells.
Why Choose Ilex Crenata Hedging Jenny?
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Compact & Dense Growth: Offers a neat, structured appearance with its fine, glossy foliage, ideal for formal hedging and shaping.
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Evergreen & Low-Maintenance: Provides year-round greenery and requires minimal care to maintain its tidy form.
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Hardy & Resilient: Tolerates a variety of soil types and weather conditions, including urban and coastal environments.
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Versatile: Perfect for low hedges, borders, topiary, and container planting, adding elegance to small or large gardens alike.
Ideal Plant Combinations
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Combine with Lavender or Boxwood for a contrast in texture and fragrance in formal garden settings.
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Pair with Roses, Hydrangeas, or Ornamental Grasses to add seasonal colour and texture.
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Underplant with Hostas or Ferns for an attractive layered effect in shaded areas.
Ilex Crenata Hedging Jenny is the ideal choice for those looking to create a sophisticated, low-maintenance, and dense evergreen hedge. Whether used for formal hedges, topiary, or decorative borders, this versatile shrub provides timeless elegance and structure for any landscape.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
