Ilex Crenata Ball - XL
Glossy, evergreen structure, grown on to 60cm–90cm
£240
Evergreen
Year round interest
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Key information
The Ilex Ball XL is great for adding big, evergreen structure to your outside space. Featuring small, dark green glossy leaves these domes add structure and add texture all year. Choose your size to suit the space, a pair either side of the front door or one on its own in a border.
Delivery & Returns
SOTO GARDENS EDITS AND COLLECTIONS: Soto deliver nationwide for all plants, standard size pots and accessories via our courier partner, DPD within 3-10 working days. You will receive an email asking you to schedule your delivery day. XL pots are delivered in 10-15 working days. Delivery is free for all orders over £75. For orders under £75, we charge £6. Soto Guests, including BIG GREEN EGG, GARDEN TRADING and FLOWERBX are delivered in accordance with their T&C’s. Please see our delivery and returns page for more information. Please contact Soto if you’ve any questions.
Top Tip
Prune into your desired shape when required. Don't worry, it will grow back!
How to care for Ilex Ball XL
Aspect
Sun and Partial
Ilex Crenata prefers full sun but do well in partial shade.
Care Level
Easy to look after
The shape is already well established at this size, so trimming is just upkeep.
Watering
Regularly
Likes to be kept moist, especially while it settles in; be cautious not to leave it in sitting water.
Feeding
Compost
Plant with a good quality, peat free compost.
Soil
Will be fine in most soils
Ilex Balls enjoy moist, well drained soil. Soggy soil can cause its roots to rot.
Foliage (Evergreen)
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Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Ilex crenata
PLANT TYPE
Always green (Evergreen)
HARDINESS
Hardy
NURSERY POT SIZE
50cm, 50cm, 70cm, 70cm
DIAMETER OF BALL
60cm, 70cm, 80cm, 90cm
TOXICITY
Ilex Crenata can produce berries; these and the foliage are inedible
EVENTUAL GROWTH
Prune to desired shape
How to prune ad trim
In this Soto Masterclass we show you how to prune and trim.
Follow along with Max as he demonstrates on an Ilex Dome.
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