Ilex crenata 'Steeds' ~ Steeds Upright Japanese Holly groundcover providing additional visual interest

providing additional visual interest

The loosely packed upright panicles bloom white and mature to purplish pink

and canker may occur

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Ilex crenata 'Steeds' ~ Steeds Upright Japanese Holly groundcover providing additional visual interestSteeds Upright Japanese Holly is a densely branched upright evergreen shrub with flattened dark green leaves reminiscent of boxwood. If pollinated, the tiny white flowers give way to ornamental black fruits Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Type: Shrub Origins: East Asia and eastern Russia Height: 6' 8' Spread: 5 6' Spacing: 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9