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A versatile addition that keeps its charm
If you're looking for something that can enhance your landscape with both structure and beauty, consider this evergreen shrub. With its ability to be easily sheared into tidy balls and box shapes, it’s perfect for those small evergreen hedges that will frame your garden beautifully or serve as a striking container specimen on your patio. Unlike many other cultivars, this shrub maintains good branching right down to the ground. This ensures a lush, full look all year long, avoiding the bare-legged appearance some other varieties can have.
This reliable plant offers great versatility in your yard or landscape, working well as a backdrop for flowering plants or standing alone as a focal point. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for smaller spaces. Whether you are designing a new garden, refreshing an existing one, or simply adding a bit of greenery to your outdoor space, this shrub will easily adapt to your needs, providing both beauty and function.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a location with well-draining soil and partial to full sun for optimal growth. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deep. Place the shrub in the hole, ensuring that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface, then backfill and gently tamp down the soil.
2. Watering: Water the plant deeply after planting to help establish its roots. Following initial planting, keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy, particularly during the first growing season. Once established, reduce watering frequency while still ensuring adequate moisture, especially during hot weather.
3. Pruning: This shrub responds well to pruning and can be sheared to maintain size and shape. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. For a clean appearance, trim to the desired shape while allowing some branches to be left longer for an organic look.
4. Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on application rates to avoid over-fertilization, which can lead to excessive leaf growth and reduced flowering.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 2-3 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 2-3 ft. |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Ilex I.glabra 'ILEXFARROWTRACEY' PP#30,147; CBR#6516 |
| Does Not Ship To: | AK, AZ, HI, OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 5-9 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
