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Ilex Dark green®

Ilex crenata 'Dark green'®* is ideal as a substitute for boxwood. It has a beautiful dark green color and can be used to make all kinds of shapes!

Ilex Dark green

Characteristics

Discover all the features of Ilex Dark green®

Plantation

How do I best plant my Ilex Dark green®?

Care

How do I take care of my Ilex crenata Dark green®?

Questions- tips

Answer to frequently asked questions

Characteristics

Ilex Crenata 'Dark Green' ® * 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 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 'Dark Green'  is very flexible in terms of location and, unlike Buxus 'sempervirens', does not like soil that is too calcareous. Can withstand air pollution and sea wind well.  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 'Dark green'  ®  buy online at tree nursery Eeckhout-Decorte via the handy plant shop!

Kenmerken
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Ilex Under the microscope

Bottom type
Evergreen
Not too humid, low ph
Diseases
Height
2.5 m to 3.5 m

Ilex Under the microscope

Leaf color
Dark green
flower color
White
Flowering months
May June
Pitch
Pruning period
Part shade - sun - flexible
April - October
Aanplanting

Plantation

Planting Ilex Dark green® does not require much effort, but there are some points that must be taken into account before and during the planting of this Ilex species;

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  1. 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!

  2. You can also do some digging and turn everything well to get a drained soil.

  3. 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.

  4. 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. In this way Ilex Dark green® adapts 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!

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Care

Ilex Dark green is a very simple plant in terms of care. Treatment against diseases is not necessary, because there are none. However, there are some things to pay attention to so that your Ilex Dark green would feel good;

 

  1. Always fertilize with organic fertilizer, never chemical

  2. Pruning is best done in the months of April - October

  3. 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. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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