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Characteristics
Discover all the features of Ilex crenata green hedge
Plantation
How do I best plant my Ilex crenata green hedge?
Care
How do I take care of my Ilex crenata green hedge?
Questions- tips
Answer to frequently asked questions
Characteristics
Like the Ilex Crenata 'Dark Green' ® *, Ilex Crenata 'green hedge' is an evergreen plant and is similar in many respects. In the months of May - June, the plant is very attractive to butterflies, bees and numerous birds, because of the white, pleasantly fragrant flowers. Ilex crenata 'green hedge' is extremely resistant to diseases, so you never have to work with chemicals. It is extremely suitable as a hedge plant and is also easy to shear into all kinds of shapes. She is also very flexible in terms of location. Ilex crenata 'green hedge' is also a good substitute for boxwood. This light green Japanese holly is very decorative in winter, attracts bees, butterflies and many birds, is very flexible in terms of location, does not like too calcareous soil, can withstand air pollution and tolerates sea wind. This species is especially suitable for evergreen hedges and topiary forms. You can buy this hedge plant online at tree nursery Eeckhout-Decorte - Puur van't Veld!
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 green hedge 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. In this way Ilex crenata green hedge 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!
Care
Ilex crenata green hedge is a very easy plant to care for. Treatment against diseases is not necessary, because there are none. However, there are some things to pay attention to so that your Ilex crenata green hedge would 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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Hoe snel groeit Ilex Dark green®?Ilex Dark green groeit relatief snel. Vanaf het 2e jaar na aanplanting groeit het ongeveer 10 - 15 cm per jaar. Dit zorgt ervoor dat 1 snoeibeurt per jaar voldoende is.
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Waarom zorgt Ilex Dark green® voor biodiversiteit?Ilex Dark green® heeft een enorme troef als het gaat om biodiversiteit. Het is een compleet andere plant in tegenstelling tot Buxus. In mei - juni komen er aan Ilex Dark green® mooie witte bloempjes en in de maanden oktober - november komen er zwarte steenvruchtjes aan de plant. Hierdoor krijgt deze Ilex soort veel aantrek van vogels, bijen en insecten.
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Kan Ilex Dark green® ook aan zee geplant worden?Jazeker, geen probleem. Ilex Dark green® kan zoute zeewind zeer goed verdragen.
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Kan ik zelf Ilex Dark green® verder vermeerderen?Nee, dit is niet toegestaan. Aangezien deze Ilex soort onder kwekersrecht valt. Ilex Crenata "Dark Green" ® "Dit ras is beschermd door Europees kwekersrecht onder nummer EU20072678. Elke vermeerdering en doorkweek is enkel toegelaten nà schriftelijke goedkeuring van de licentiegever."