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Ilex crenata 'Dark Green'

Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' is an excellent choice for a low hedge in the front garden. This evergreen hedge plant grows 15-30 cm annually and tolerates heavy pruning. Its black berries attract birds, making it a delightful addition to any garden.

Winter hardiness
Very winter hardy

Pruning
Once a year

Growth rate
15-30cm a year

Visual barrier
Moderately obscuring

Position
Shade, partial shade, sun

Maintenance
Low maintenance

50+ £14.15

100+ £13.75

200+ £13.40

Plant height on delivery (excluding root system)
20-30

Number of plants per linear meter
5

14.85

per piece

incl. VAT, excl. shipping costs (calculated in shopping cart)

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50+ £31.15

100+ £30.35

200+ £29.55

Plant height on delivery (excluding root system)
80-100

Number of plants per linear meter
3

32.80

per piece

incl. VAT, excl. shipping costs (calculated in shopping cart)

Added to shopping cart

50+ £14.55

100+ £14.15

200+ £13.75

Plant height on delivery (excluding root system)
30-40

Number of plants per linear meter
5

50+ £20.65

100+ £20.15

200+ £19.60

Plant height on delivery (excluding root system)
40-60

Number of plants per linear meter
4

50+ £25.70

100+ £25.05

200+ £24.35

Plant height on delivery (excluding root system)
60-80

Number of plants per linear meter
3

25+ £53.40

50+ £52.00

100+ £50.60

Plant height on delivery (excluding root system)
100-125

Number of plants per linear meter
2,5

25+ £67.45

50+ £65.70

100+ £63.90

Plant height on delivery (excluding root system)
125-150

Number of plants per linear meter
2,5

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Focus keyword: Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' hedge is a versatile plant for gardens. It belongs to the Ilex genus and is commonly known as Japanese holly. This plant is an excellent choice for creating a low hedge or a front garden hedge. It is a great boxwood replacement, making it ideal for those looking for alternatives. The Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' is evergreen, ensuring year-round greenery in the garden. It tolerates heavy pruning, allowing for easy maintenance and shaping. Additionally, its black berries attract birds, adding life to the garden. This hedge plant is perfect for block hedges or as a general hedge, providing privacy and structure. Choosing Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' hedge plants can enhance the garden's appearance and attract wildlife.

Ilex Crenata Dark Green: Characteristics and Plant Properties

The Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' is an evergreen hedge plant known for its vibrant green leaves. This plant is ideal for creating a low hedge in a front garden. The leaves are small, glossy, and maintain their colour throughout the year, making it a popular choice for those seeking year-round greenery. The Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' thrives in various light conditions, including full sun, partial shade, and even full shade, offering flexibility in garden design. This hedge plant grows at a moderate rate of 15-30 cm per year. Regular pruning can help maintain the desired height and shape, as the mature height of the Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' depends on how it is trimmed. Its growth habit is upright and dense, which can be enhanced with timely pruning to ensure a compact and bushy appearance. Although it is moderately sight-dense, regular maintenance can improve its density, making it a suitable choice for privacy hedges. For those interested in hardy hedge options, the Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' is a reliable choice. Its ability to adapt to different light conditions and its evergreen nature make it a versatile addition to any garden. To explore more about hardy hedges, visit the hardy hedge page for additional information.

Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' is a versatile hedge plant that thrives in various conditions. It is winter hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as -23.3°C, making it suitable for USDA zone 6. However, the timing of frost and the plant's location, including soil and wind exposure, can affect its hardiness. This plant adapts well to all well-drained soil types, ensuring it can be planted in many gardens. For optimal growth, the soil should be kept moderately moist, avoiding waterlogged conditions that can harm the plant.

This plant is beneficial for biodiversity, attracting birds, bees, and butterflies, which can enhance the garden's ecosystem. While Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' is technically toxic, it is safe for garden use when handled properly, posing no significant risk to children or pets. In May and June, it produces small white flowers, adding a subtle charm to the garden. Its main ornamental value lies in its dense, dark green foliage, which provides a lush backdrop for other plants. It combines well with other hedging plants, making it ideal for creating a low hedge or a front garden hedge. When planting, the size of the plant at delivery determines how many are needed per metre; refer to plant properties for guidance. This hedge plant is a reliable choice for those looking to enhance their garden with a robust and attractive hedge.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Dark Green Hedge Plants

The Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' hedge is a popular choice for gardens. Here are some key points:

Advantages:

Good boxwood replacement: This plant is an excellent alternative to boxwood, offering a similar appearance.
Tolerates heavy pruning: Can be pruned heavily, making it easy to maintain the desired shape.
Black berries attract birds: The berries provide a food source for birds, bringing more wildlife into the garden.
Evergreen: Remains green throughout the year, ensuring constant colour in the garden.

Disadvantages:

Moderate privacy: The hedge is moderately dense, so it may not provide complete privacy.
Growth rate: With a growth rate of 15–30 cm per year, it may take time to reach the desired height.
Winter hardiness: Although hardy to -17.8°C to -23.3°C, extreme cold may impact its growth.

Overall, the Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' hedge is a versatile and attractive choice for hedging, especially in front gardens.

Available Ilex Dark Green Hedge Plants from Heijnen

Heijnen has the following Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' hedge plants in its range:

Ideal placement of a Ilex crenata 'Dark Green'

Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' hedge thrives in various light conditions, including shade, partial shade, and full sun. It prefers well-drained soil, making it suitable for all soil types. A good location ensures better growth and a healthier plant, resulting in a lush, dark green appearance. This hedge plant is ideal for creating a low hedge or a front garden hedge. It can be used as a block hedge or in other hedging applications. The right spot is crucial for the Ilex crenata dark green to flourish, providing a robust and attractive hedge. Ensuring the soil is well-drained helps the plant to grow well, whether in wet or dry conditions. Choosing the correct location is essential for the successful growth and bloom of this hedge plant.

Planting a Ilex crenata 'Dark Green'

When planting the Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' hedge, proper soil preparation is essential for successful establishment. Soil preparation involves loosening the soil to improve water drainage and mixing in organic materials such as compost. This ensures that the Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' hedge receives the necessary nutrients for healthy growth. Proper soil preparation is crucial before planting, as it lays the foundation for successful growth. Pot-grown plants can be planted year-round, except during periods of frost. Plants with a jute sack around the root ball should be planted with the sack left intact. After planting, it is important to water the plants regularly until they are well-rooted. The size of the plant determines how many can be planted per square metre. Planting instructions should be followed carefully to ensure the best results for the Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' hedge.

Pruning a Ilex crenata 'Dark Green'

Pruning the Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' hedge is important to keep it healthy and looking neat. Regular trimming helps the hedge grow dense and strong. It also allows more light and air to reach the inner branches, which is good for the plant. The best time to prune this hedge is in late spring or early summer. It is usually enough to trim it once or twice a year. Use sharp tools like hedge shears or a pruning saw for the best results. Good tools make clean cuts, which help the plant heal faster. Always clean the tools before use to prevent spreading any issues. For the best advice, trim the Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' hedge to the desired shape, but avoid cutting too much at once. This helps maintain a healthy and attractive hedge in the garden.

Watering a Ilex crenata 'Dark Green'

Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' is a popular choice for a low hedge in the front garden. This hedge plant has a normal water requirement. It's best to water these hedging plants deeply rather than giving a little water every day. Check the soil to see if the plants for hedges need water. Watering is best done in the early morning or late afternoon to reduce evaporation. Ensure that excess water can drain away, whether the hedge is in the ground or in a pot. If using drip irrigation, it works well once the hedge plant is fully rooted. Initially, it's important to water manually. Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' is not highly drought-resistant, so regular watering is essential. Proper care will keep the ilex dark green hedge healthy and vibrant.

Fertilising a Ilex crenata 'Dark Green'

Fertilising the Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' hedge is essential for its growth and health. Regular feeding helps these hedging plants thrive, ensuring vibrant foliage and strong structure. Organic fertilisers are recommended as they prevent root and leaf burn, unlike chemical options. The Organic Starter Fertilizer and Organic Maintenance Fertilizer from Heijnen are ideal choices. Apply fertiliser twice a year, in spring and summer, to support the hedge's vitality. The amount of fertiliser depends on the size of the hedge plant; larger plants require more. After application, nutrients are absorbed when rain or watering occurs. In dry periods, water the garden to activate the fertiliser, allowing the Ilex crenata dark green to absorb nutrients effectively. This practice ensures a lush, low hedge that enhances any front garden.

The characteristics of a Ilex crenata 'Dark Green'

Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' is a popular choice for creating a neat and tidy hedge in the front garden. This hedge plant is known for its small, glossy leaves that stay dark green throughout the year. It is ideal for low hedges and can be easily shaped to fit any garden design.

The ideal variety for you Buy ilex crenata 'Dark Green'

Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' is an excellent choice for a low hedge or front garden hedge. This evergreen hedge plant is a great boxwood replacement, tolerating heavy pruning and producing black berries that attract birds. With a growth rate of 15-30 cm per year, it blooms white in May and June. Choose Ilex crenata 'Dark Green' from Heijnen for a beautiful, functional garden hedge.

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