Ilex cr Steeds #3
Ilex cr Steeds #3
Steeds Upright Japanese Holly
Upright pyramidal evergreen
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This upright, evergreen shrub features an excellent pyramidal form. The dense, multibranched Holly has shiny dark green foliage. It will grow 5 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. It works great in foundation plantings, borders, hedges, and groupings.
Botanical Name- Ilex crenata 'Steeds'
Pronunciation- EYE-leks kre-NAY-tuh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 6 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Carex oshimensis 'Everest' (tight form vs arching variegated grass)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (note: dioecious species need male/female), fruit-eating birds (especially in winter)
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C26
Yearly Care Instructions- Trim in late spring or early summer for a neat shape. Keep soil slightly acidic and evenly moist. A balanced evergreen fertilizer in spring is beneficial.
Trimming Instructions- Trim in late spring or early summer to keep neat form. Lightly shape hedges and remove any dead or diseased stems.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. In clay soils, ensure drainage and maintain soil acidity with peat.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Holly leaf miner, scale insects, tar spot
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