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Glow Stick™ Japanese Holly

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 4 - 6 Feet
  • Mature Spread 12 Inches
  • Growing Zones 5 - 9
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

The aptly named Glow Stick™ Japanese Holly will add some serious impact wherever you plant it. Forming a narrow column of golden-green foliage up to a maximum of 6 feet high, this Ilex crenata is perfect for adding some year-round height and interest. A smaller footprint makes it a valuable shrub for smaller spaces. 

The Glow Stick™ Japanese Holly is suitable for growing in zones 6 to 9 and is considered drought tolerant once established. Furthermore, its attractive foliage can handle full sun and will not burn. Glow Stick™ is ideal for adding structure to a mixed border or for lining a pathway. It is also well suited to container growing or planting as a group.

Glow Stick™ Japanese Holly Care

The Glow Stick™ Japanese Holly performs best when it is grown in acidic soil that is fertile, well drained and moist. It prefers partial shade to full sun. To help it establish, regular irrigation is needed for the first two years, after which it can handle dry periods. Fertilizing with an evergreen-specific feed in early spring will help support growth and provide the nutrients needed. 

Minimal, if any, pruning is required for the Glow Stick™ Japanese Holly. If needed, you can lightly trim the branches in late winter. Container-grown specimens will require more frequent watering than those grown directly in the ground.

Glow Stick™ Japanese Holly Spacing

When fully grown, the Glow Stick™ Japanese Holly can reach 4 to 6 feet tall and 1 foot wide. Space each plant 12 inches apart to create a continuous hedge.

Glow Stick™ Japanese Holly Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 4 - 6 Feet
Mature Spread: 12 Inches
Spacing: 12 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description: White Shades
Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage
Foliage Type: Evergreen, Variegated
Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow
Foliage Description: Yellow Green
Seasonal Interest: Fall Interest, Winter Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: N/A
Tolerates: Salt
Attracts: N/A
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Foliage Interest
Brand:
Common Name: Glow Stick Japanese Holly
Other Name(s): Box-leaved holly
Scientific Name: Ilex crenata 'NCIC2'
SKU:
ILEGS123

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot

#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Plant Shipping

Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.

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