Ilex Crenata Dark Green Ball 7.5 Litre Pot 30cm

Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ Ball – Box Alternative Topiary with Clean Structure

Ilex crenata ‘Dark Green’ Ball is a beautifully clipped evergreen topiary, offering a neat, rounded form with dense, small-leaved foliage. Often used as an alternative to traditional box (Buxus), it provides the same crisp, formal appearance with excellent resilience and year-round structure.

The rich, dark green leaves create a smooth, uniform surface that responds well to shaping, maintaining its tidy ball form with minimal effort. Its naturally compact growth makes it ideal for structured planting schemes, where clean lines and repetition are key.

Perfect for containers, patios, and formal borders, it can be used individually as a focal point or in pairs to frame entrances and pathways. Repeated planting along a line creates a strong visual rhythm, adding order and elegance to the garden.

Thriving in sun or partial shade, Ilex crenata prefers well-drained soil and benefits from a sheltered position. Hardy and low maintenance, it requires only occasional trimming to maintain its precise shape.

Smart, versatile, and effortlessly structured, this evergreen topiary is an excellent choice for bringing year-round form and balance to both traditional and contemporary garden designs.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Fresh dark green growth maintains shape.
Summer: Dense, uniform foliage provides structure.
Autumn: Evergreen form continues to define spaces.
Winter: Clean architectural shape remains strong.

Key Features

Topiary form – Neatly clipped ball shape.
Box alternative – Resistant and reliable.
Evergreen foliage – Year-round structure.
Dense growth – Smooth, uniform finish.
Low maintenance – Easy to keep in shape.

Perfect For

Formal gardens – Clean, structured planting.
Containers – Ideal for patios and entrances.
Pathways – Repetition for visual impact.
Framing – Doorways and garden features.
Small gardens – Compact and controlled.

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 a year to maintain shape.

Looks Great With

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

Ilex Crenata Dark Green Ball 7.5 Litre Pot 30cm Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing Evergreen

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.