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Soft Touch Holly (Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch') — A compact, dwarf Japanese holly with fine-textured, spineless evergreen foliage that is truly soft to the touch, perfect for foundation plantings, borders, and small hedges.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'
- Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Bloom Color: Insignificant (grown for foliage)
- Foliage: Evergreen — fine-textured, soft, dark green
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Part shade to full sun
- Water Needs: Moderate — consistent moisture preferred
- Soil: Acidic, well-drained
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 6–9
Why Choose Soft Touch Holly?
- Spineless foliage safe for walkways and children's play areas
- Compact, naturally mounding form needs minimal pruning
- Excellent boxwood alternative resistant to boxwood blight
- Deer resistant and low maintenance
Care Tips
Plant in acidic, well-drained soil. Mulch to maintain consistent moisture. Shear or prune as needed to shape — responds well to trimming. Avoid waterlogged soil. Feed with an acid-forming fertilizer in spring.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Soft Touch Holly (Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch') — A compact, dwarf Japanese holly with fine-textured, spineless evergreen foliage that is truly soft to the touch, perfect for foundation plantings, borders, and small hedges.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'
- Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Bloom Color: Insignificant (grown for foliage)
- Foliage: Evergreen — fine-textured, soft, dark green
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Part shade to full sun
- Water Needs: Moderate — consistent moisture preferred
- Soil: Acidic, well-drained
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 6–9
Why Choose Soft Touch Holly?
- Spineless foliage safe for walkways and children's play areas
- Compact, naturally mounding form needs minimal pruning
- Excellent boxwood alternative resistant to boxwood blight
- Deer resistant and low maintenance
Care Tips
Plant in acidic, well-drained soil. Mulch to maintain consistent moisture. Shear or prune as needed to shape — responds well to trimming. Avoid waterlogged soil. Feed with an acid-forming fertilizer in spring.
