Ilex crenata 'Shiro-fukurin'
(Japanese Holly 'Shiro-fukurin')
Family - Aquifoliaceae
Category - Shrub
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 3m
Width - up to 2m
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: Slow-growing, Evergreen Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Small, attractive leaves are grey-green with white margins and are ovate to Elliptic in shape. Inconspicuous, small white flowers are produced from late spring into early summer. Ilex crenata 'Shiro-fukurin' produces only female flowers, which if pollinated will be followed by round, black berries.
Synonym - Ilex crenata 'Snowflake', I. c. 'Fukurin'
Flower:
Dioecious. Small, creamy white, bowl-shaped flowers are produced in cymes in May and June. Only female flowers are produced and, if pollinated, will be followed by round, black berries.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Bowl-shaped flowers in cymes
Flowering time: May, June
Foliage:
Small, attractive leaves are grey-green with white margins. Leaves are ovate to Elliptic in shape and are held Alternately up the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen
Foliage Shape: Ovate to elliptic
Poison Information:
May cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Cuttings.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture retentive, but well drained soil that is slightly acidic.