Current delivery time
1-14 business days
Characteristics
Discover all the features of Ilex crenata 'stokes'
Plantation
How do I best plant my Ilex crenata 'stokes'?
Care
How do I take care of my Ilex crenata 'stokes'?
Questions- tips
Answer to frequently asked questions
Characteristics
Ilex crenata 'stokes' is a newcomer of its kind. This unique strain is extremely healthy and highly resistant to diseases. It is a good plant to prune and can keep its beautiful dark green leaf color all year round. This Japanese holly blooms around May - June - August and produces beautiful white flowers. They spread an attractive scent and also attract numerous insects such as bees, butterflies and birds can not resist. Ilex crenata 'stokes' is very flexible in terms of location and, unlike Buxus 'sempervirens', does not like soil that is too calcareous. It is ideal for use as a green hedge or for shaving in all kinds of shapes. Grows nicely compact and is physically very similar to Buxus 'sempervirens'. You can use Ilex crenata 'stokes' buy online at tree nursery Eeckhout-Decorte via the handy plant shop!
evergreen
Ilex Under the microscope
Bottom type
Evergreen
Not too humid, low ph
Diseases
Height
1m to 1.8 m
Ilex Under the microscope
Leaf color
Dark green
flower color
Flowering months
White
May June
Pitch
Pruning period
Part shade - sun - flexible
April - October
Plantation
Planting Ilex crenata Stokes does not require much effort, but there are some points that should be taken into account before and during the planting of this Ilex species;
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Mix the soil with sufficient peat nutrient mixture. This ensures a well-drained soil and strongly promotes the root formation of the plant. In addition, it lowers the pH, ideal for Ilex!
You can also do some digging and turn everything well to get a drained soil.
When the weather is warm and you plant Ilex in your garden, it is very important to give it sufficient water. This is also recommended when planting in flower boxes or flower pots.
Do not use lime with Ilex
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Attention!
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After planting, it is normal for a lot of leaves to fall off.
This is a normal process. This way Ilex crenata 'stokes' fits adhere to your garden, soil and new environment at.
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With this info you can get to work and then enjoy for sure of your beautiful garden and your new greenery!
Care
Ilex crenata 'stokes' is a very simple plant to care for. Treatment against diseases is not necessary, because there are none. However, there are some things that you need to pay attention to in order for your Ilex crenata 'stokes' to feel good;
Always fertilize with organic fertilizer, never chemical
Pruning is best done in the months of April - October
When Ilex has been planted next to a terrace or large piece of pavement, try to avoid excess water. This can be solved, among other things, by making a small trench or gutter that leads away the majority of water.
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Tip from the nursery!
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The organic fertilizer that we use at the tree nursery is available in the webshop.
Frequently Asked Questions
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