Ilex Crenata Dark Green 12 Litre Pot 1/4 Standard

Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ – 1/4 Standard Evergreen Topiary

Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ trained as a 1/4 standard is a smart and versatile evergreen topiary, offering a neat, rounded head of dense dark green foliage raised on a short clear stem. Its refined appearance makes it an excellent alternative to traditional box (Buxus), bringing the same formal structure with strong reliability and year-round interest.

The small, glossy leaves form a tight, compact canopy that responds well to clipping, maintaining a crisp shape with minimal effort. The elevated standard form adds definition and structure without taking up significant space, making it particularly suitable for entrances, patios, and smaller formal gardens.

Supplied in a 12 litre pot, it is ideal for immediate impact in containers or borders, where it can be used individually as a focal point or in pairs to create symmetry around pathways and doorways.

Thriving in sun or partial shade, Ilex crenata prefers moist, well-drained soil and benefits from occasional trimming to maintain its clean outline. Hardy and low maintenance, it provides dependable evergreen structure throughout the year.

Neat, elegant, and easy to manage, this standard topiary is an excellent choice for adding formal structure and year-round greenery to the garden.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Fresh dark green growth enhances density.
Summer: Rounded evergreen canopy maintains structure.
Autumn: Crisp form continues to define spaces.
Winter: Strong architectural shape remains attractive.

Key Features

1/4 standard form – Raised rounded head on clear stem.
Dense foliage – Compact dark green leaves.
Box alternative – Reliable evergreen structure.
Evergreen – Year-round interest.
Low maintenance – Easy to clip and shape.

Perfect For

Entrances – Framing doors and pathways.
Containers – Ideal patio topiary.
Formal gardens – Structured planting schemes.
Small gardens – Compact and manageable.
Feature planting – Elegant evergreen focal point.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Sun or partial shade.
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.
Care: Trim lightly once or twice yearly to maintain shape.

Looks Great With

Lavender – Soft contrast beneath.
Topiary forms – Combine with cones and balls.
Grasses – Adds movement around structure.
Evergreens – Layered formal planting.
Seasonal bedding – Adds colour at the base.