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Description
Kufujin Dwarf Japanese Holly is a variegated dwarf evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. Its small foliage emerges creamy gold and matures to dark green with creamy gold edging. If pollinated, the inconspicuous flowers in spring to give way to small black fruits in fall which last through winter. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
East Asia and eastern Russia |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4' |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Astilbe, Barberry
IMAGES: Photoset by MrMaple.com, ILEX CRENATA 'KUFUJIN' DWARF VARIEGATED JAPANESE HOLLY (1)+(2)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
