
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ilex crenata 'William Jackson'
COMMON NAME: William Jackson Japanese holly
FLOWERS: Staminate. Male plant.
GROWTH HABIT: Grows 3' tall and from 3' to 5' wide with a horizontal branching pattern. A bigger plant than Ilex crenata 'Helleri'.
LEAVES: Lighter in color and longer in length than Ilex crenata 'Helleri'. Narrow leaves that taper to the base.
OTHER: Has a spreading shape like a juniper. Not drought tolerant. Looks very similar to Ilex crenata 'Repandens'. This plant can do well as a juniper substitute in certain situations.
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