Ilex crenata 'Korean Gem' (Korean Gem Japanese Holly, Korean Gem Box-Leaved Holly)
Botanical Information
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus | Ilex |
| Species | crenata |
| Cultivar | 'Korean Gem' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | The genus is named for its resemblance to the leaves of the evergreen oak, 'Quercus ilex'. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10 - 0 |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Ilex crenata 'Korean Gem' is an evergreen shrub of the Holly family with small, glossy green leaves. |
| Landscape | Use as a woodland or specimen planting. |
| Cultivation | Intolerant of waterlogged soil. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Alternate, glossy green with margins entire (even and smooth), apex acute. |
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