Holly Japanese Convexa Potted Hedging 2-3ft 60/80cm

Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) is a small leaved evergreen shrub quite different to other types of Holly hedging. It has small shiny leaves, it is very similar in appearance to the Common Box hedge with the same type of bushy growth and it may be tightly clipped into almost any shape.

It makes a great Box hedge alternative, provided it is not planted in dense shade or waterlogged conditions. Like Box it is commonly used for small hedges but will also in time develop into a taller hedge up to 180cm if desired. Japanese Holly is an excellent hedging species that does not generally suffer from pests and diseases.

We sell a range of Holly types although they are all very similar, Ilex crenata ‘Green Hedge’ has small rounded glossy dark green foliage, Ilex crenata ‘Convexa’ is a slight variation and just as good. Both varieties have lighter and brighter new growth that gives an attractive two tone effect. ‘Golden Gem’ has tiny golden foliage that is especially bright in the chilly winter months. With these green and gold varieties, it is possible to recreate knot gardens, parterres and other designs especially where box blight has wreaked havoc, and safe in the knowledge that the new planting is not susceptible. Use Japanese hollies for all of the low hedges and edgings where Box was used previously.

These are low maintenance plants usually needing just a single trim in early to mid-summer, and maybe another light trim later on to tidy up any wayward stems.

We have many other small hedging species worth considering that will also make excellent small hedges or Common Box replacements including English Yew, Euonymus, Buxus ‘Rococo’ and ‘Faulkner’, Sweet Box and Lonicera.

Planting density is a matter of choice, as a guide we recommend 4-6 plants per metre for smaller 9cm plants and 3-5 per metre for the larger plants in 2 litre pots.  See our guide on How to Plant a Hedge for more detailed information.

Please do give our sales team a call on 01580 765600 if you have any questions about Japanese Holly of any other hedging species, they will be pleased to help.

Orders are being despatched within 3-5 working days, delivery is 1-2 days after we despatch.

Delivery is free for most orders above our free delivery thresholds, these are displayed above our prices in the product listings and summarized below. If you don’t need that many plants it’s not a problem, you can choose to pay our delivery charge and only order what you need.

Delivery is convenient – no signature is required so you don’t need to wait in, we will leave your parcel in the safe place that you nominate.

Delivery is fast – because we pick orders daily from our own growing beds your plants only travel the small hop to our packing shed before being sent to you, they are usually delivered within 5-7 working days.

Delivery is reliable – we have been selling and delivering Hedging Plants to our customers nationwide since 1992. We have a lot of experience in packing them safely and only use tried and tested delivery partners.

Smaller Plants (Parcel Delivery)

Heavy Plants (Pallet Delivery)

Tall Plants 2.5m+ (Specialist Delivery)

Exceptions to our delivery charges are Scottish Highland and Isle of Wight delivery areas where we need to charge a little extra to cover the cost of deliveries to these outlying areas. We don’t currently delivery to other offshore addresses including Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland.

Tall plants over 2.5 metres have to be delivered by our own specialised transport, our delivery area is limited to mainland England and Wales only.

Please note there is a minimum order value of £50 for orders containing smaller plants and £250 for orders containing heavier plants

Complete delivery information can be viewed on our Delivery Information page