Ilex crenata 'Ball' – A Compact, Rounded Holly for Small Gardens
Ilex crenata 'Ball' is a dense, evergreen holly variety with a perfectly rounded shape and small, dark green leaves. This low-maintenance shrub reaches around 60 cm in height and width in 10 years, making it perfect for small gardens, containers, or as part of a neat hedge. With its attractive form and rich foliage, it offers year-round structure and interest, thriving in full sun to partial shade.
Why Grow Ilex crenata 'Ball'?
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Compact, Rounded Shape – Ideal for tight spaces, containers, or borders.
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Evergreen Foliage – Dark green leaves provide year-round colour and structure.
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Low Maintenance – A hardy, easy-to-care-for plant that requires minimal attention.
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Perfect for Small Gardens & Hedges – Adds texture and interest to smaller spaces.
Height of Plant
Ilex crenata 'Ball' reaches about 60 cm in height and width in 10 years, making it a fantastic choice for small garden spaces, containers, or low hedges.
Where to Site Your Ilex crenata 'Ball'
This versatile holly thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It's perfect for:
- Low hedges and borders
- Small gardens and patio containers
- Rockeries and coastal gardens
How to Grow and Care for Your Ilex crenata 'Ball'
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Soil – Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil but can tolerate a range of soil types.
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Light – Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with best growth in sunny spots.
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Watering – Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. It’s relatively drought-tolerant once established.
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Maintenance:
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Pruning – Pruning is rarely needed, but can be lightly trimmed to maintain shape if necessary.
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Mulching – Apply mulch to help retain moisture and keep weeds at bay.
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Pest & Disease Resistance – Generally pest and disease-resistant, making it easy to care for.
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Cold Hardy – Withstands cold conditions and retains its attractive form year-round.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Ilex crenata 'Ball' pairs well with other evergreen shrubs, low-growing perennials, or ornamental grasses. It makes a great addition to rockeries, borders, or as a standalone feature in containers.
With its compact size, rounded shape, and easy care, Ilex crenata 'Ball' is a wonderful choice for adding structure, texture, and evergreen beauty to small garden spaces or decorative containers.
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.
