Ilex crenata ‘Convexa’ (Japanese Holly)

Short Overview Ilex crenata ‘Convexa’ (Japanese Holly) is a compact evergreen shrub widely used in formal landscapes and hedging. It resembles boxwood but produces small black berries on female plants.

Key Characteristics

Plant type: Evergreen shrub (Ilex crenata cultivar)

Foliage color: Dark glossy green

Flower color: Small white, inconspicuous

Bloom time: Late spring

Foliage: Small oval leaves with smooth margins

Growth habit: Dense, rounded shrub

Mature size: Typically 1–3 m (3–10 ft) tall and wide

General Growing Notes

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Water: Moderate water needs

Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil

Care considerations: Responds well to pruning for shaping

Note: Fruit production requires a pollinating male plant.