Ilex Crenata Hedging Jenny 6 Pack

Ilex crenata ‘Jenny’ – Compact Evergreen Hedging Alternative to Box

Ilex crenata ‘Jenny’ is a compact, versatile form of Japanese Holly, prized for its tiny glossy leaves and dense growth habit. It’s an excellent alternative to traditional box hedging, being resistant to pests and diseases like box blight and caterpillar, while offering the same formal, evergreen structure.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh green shoots keep hedges looking tidy and vibrant.

• Summer: Dense, glossy foliage provides a clipped, formal look.

• Autumn: Small white flowers may appear, followed by tiny black berries.

• Winter: Evergreen foliage maintains structure and coverage year-round.

Key Features

• Box alternative – Similar look without disease problems.

• Compact habit – Tight, dense growth perfect for formal clipping.

• Evergreen – Glossy foliage provides year-round structure.

• Wildlife-friendly – Small flowers attract pollinators, and berries support birds.

• Hardy and adaptable – Thrives in a wide range of garden conditions.

Perfect For

• Low hedges and edging – Ideal for borders, pathways, or knot gardens.

• Formal designs – Excellent in parterres and topiary schemes.

• Containers – Can be clipped into shapes in pots.

• Mixed borders – Adds evergreen backbone among flowering shrubs and perennials.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Grows best in full sun to partial shade.

• Soil: Prefers moist, acidic to neutral, well-drained soil; avoid chalk.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK.

• Care: Trim once or twice a year to maintain neat shape. Water young plants during dry spells until established.

Looks Great With

• Other evergreens – Yew, Pittosporum, or Photinia for layered planting.

• Flowering shrubs – Camellias, Hydrangeas, and Roses add softness and colour.

• Topiary forms – Mix with balls, cones, or pyramids for structure.

• Gravel or courtyard gardens – Complements clipped, minimalist designs.

Ilex crenata ‘Jenny’ is a hardy, low-maintenance evergreen ideal for formal hedging, edging, or container topiary. A disease-resistant box substitute, it delivers year-round structure, glossy foliage, and timeless elegance.

Ilex Crenata Hedging Jenny 6 Pack Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing Deciduous

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.