This Japanese holly is a unique species formerly known as ilex mutchagara. Its correct Latin name is far too long and a bit complicated to both pronounce and spell.It differs in larger leaves and faster growth. holly has 2-3 cm long, elliptic, evergreen leaves with serrated margins, light green when they emerge, maturing to dark green in summer on purple red stems. It grows quite fast for a holly and branches well which makes it a perfect hedging plant. Pruning is possible from early spring until early summer, light trimming until late August. Japanese holly is usually trouble-free, it does best in medium fertile, acid, moist but well-drained soil. Once established it can withstand summer dry spells. Grow it in full sun or part shade, in full shade it will lose its shape and brightness. Hardy to about -25°C (USDA zone 6), possibly a little more.
Llex Maximovicziana Care
Llex Maximovicziana
What is the plant
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Humidity
High
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
max 6a
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water moderately
Pruning
Pruning group 8 or trim informal hedges in early spring. Trim formal hedges in late summer.
Soil
Soil with a pH between 1 and 7 is classed as acid, ericaceous plants such as Rhododendrons need acid soil.
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