Taxon

Ilex crenata 'Schwoebel's Compact'

 
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Ilex crenata 'Schwoebel's Compact' - Schwoebel's Compact Japanese holly
Image: Wong, Jessica
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Common name: Schwoebel's Compact Japanese holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution: Species native to n.e. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Comments: A broadleaf evergreen shrub reaching only 5' tall by 3' wide. Schwoebel's is one of many open pollinated seedlings of I. crenata 'Convexa' and in addition to its low stature, this plant is hardier than the species. Leaves alternate, smaller than normal, glossy light green year around. Flowers in dull white clusters open in May. Fruit is a black berry which ripens in late summer.

Locations

  • 1: CON: CO11 (CO11) • Accession: D2003-0067.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: HOL: BJ21 (BJ21) • Accession: D2003-0067.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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