Ilex crenata ''Chilly Willy''
Japanese holly
- Small green foliage
- Excellent in masses
- Tolerant of sun and shade
- Category: Evergreen
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 5-6 ft
- Spread: 6-8 ft
- Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Purchase options for Japanese holly
- Size: #3 18-21"
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$79.00
Meet 'Chilly Willy,' the hardy evergreen that brings effortless charm to any landscape. Selected by Cincinnati plantsman Kevin O'Dell for its resilience in cold winters where most other Japanese hollies struggle, 'Chilly Willy' is a standout choice for low-maintenance gardeners. Its naturally rounded form stays lush and dense without pruning, offering vibrant, deep-green foliage year-round ideal for hedges, screens, or as a striking foundation plant. Highly disease-resistant and adaptable to sun or shade, this evergreen thrives with minimal effort, making it a top pick for adding lasting beauty to your garden.
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing Tips for Ilex crenata ''Chilly Willy''
Thrives in full to half-day sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. More substantial pruning should be done before new growth begins in early spring, minor pruning can be done in late spring after the initial foliage flush or early summer to shape and control size. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer.