How to tend a Ilex crenata

Also known as: Celastrus adenophylla Miq., Eurya myrtilloides Elmer, Ilex crenata var. thomsonii (Hook.f.) Loes., Ilex luzonica Rolfe, Ilex thomsonii Hook.f., Ilex crenata var. latifolia Goldring, Ilex crenata f. latifolia (Goldring) Rehder, Ilex crenata f. microphylla Rehder, Ilex crenata f. helleri (Craig) Rehder, Ilex crenata f. longipedunculata S.Y.Hu, Ilex crenata var. convexa Makino, Ilex crenata f. bullata Rehder, Ilex crenata f. convexa (Makino) Rehder, Ilex crenata var. mariesii Bean ex Dallim., Ilex crenata var. nummularia Yatabe, Ilex crenata var. longifolia Goldring, Ilex crenata f. longifolia (Goldring) Rehder, Ilex crenata var. luteovariegata Regel, Ilex crenata f. luteovariegata (Regel) Rehder, Ilex crenata var. multicrenata C.J.Tseng, Ilex yuiana S.Y.Hu, Ilex crenata f. crenata , Ilex crenata f. multicrenata (C.J.Tseng) S.K.Chen, Ilex crenata var. aureovariegata Goldring, Ilex helleri Craig, Ilex crenata f. nummularia (Yatabe) H.Hara, Ilex euryifolia Mori & Yamam., Ilex crenata var. helleri (Craig) L.H.Bailey, Ilex crenata var. variegata Dallim., Ilex crenata subsp. fukasawana (Makino) Murata, Ilex crenata var. tokarensis Hatus.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes half shade, grows in places with scattered light

Soil

Acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
North America
Category
Aquifoliaceae, Ilex
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-June, fruiting period July-December
Flower colors
white, fruit color black
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