Patti O® Box Japanese Holly - Holiday

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

3-4 Feet

Mature Spread

1 - 2 Feet

Growing Zones

6 to 8

• Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 4 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
• USDA Hardiness Zones 6 - 8
• Height 3 - 4 Feet
• Spread 1 - 2 Feet

Patti O® Box Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'FARROWSK6') is an elegant, compact evergreen that adds classic structure to holiday decor and gardens alike. Featuring glossy, petite, deep-green foliage with a naturally slim, pyramidal shape, this shrub reaches a manageable size of 3 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. Its refined appearance and naturally tidy habit make it the ideal choice for framing entryways, complementing small spaces, or accentuating patios. Unlike common boxwoods, Patti O® Box has richer, darker leaves, lending distinctive contrast to your landscape design.

Choosing Patti O® Box Holly for your holiday decor means inviting a touch of nature indoors. Not only is it more environmentally friendly than artificial alternatives, but it also serves as a thoughtful, living gift that endures beyond the festive season. In spring, transfer this stylish evergreen outdoors to enhance your garden or patio year-round. With minimal maintenance, it brings lasting elegance and structure, offering the satisfaction of nurturing a living keepsake.

Holiday Patti O® Box Japanese Holly Care

Indoors during winter, place Patti O® Box Japanese Holly in a cool, brightly lit area that receives indirect sunlight. Maintain indoor temperatures between 60-70°F, and enhance humidity through occasional misting or by placing a tray of water nearby. Allow the top inch of soil to become slightly dry between waterings, as holly is sensitive to overly wet conditions.

When spring arrives and frost is no longer a threat, gradually acclimate your holly to outdoor conditions over the span of one to two weeks. Select a planting location with full sun to partial shade and moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, place your plant at the original container depth, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly, finishing with a layer of mulch to retain moisture and protect roots.