Ilex crenata ‘Convexa’
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Common Name —— ‘Convexa’ Japanese holly
Family —————— Aquifoliaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 6 – 9
Form ——————— shrub
Height/Spread ——– 3 – 4 m / 3 – 4 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— evergreen; alternate; simple
Flower —————— May; white
Fruit ——————— black; drupe
Limitation ————- prone to scale, spider mites, spittle bugs and nematodes
Strength —————- disease rare; tough; shade tolerant
Use ———————– as hedge, barrier
ID ———————— alternate (vs. opposite for boxwood); short petiole
