Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' (Dwarf Pagoda Holly)

Sun to Light ShadeZone: 6b-9, at least 20" tall Origin: Japan

Web-Only! From the Rutgers holly breeding program of Dr. Elwin Orton (I. 'Mariesii' x 'John Nosal') comes this fabulous rock garden specimen. Although most true plant nuts have grown to hate this species of holly, this selection causes everyone to marvel. The natural shape essentially forms a tiny bonsai. The painfully slow growth rate, 20" in 10 years, is almost as fast as watching paint dry (a favorite southern pastime). This is a superb plant for even the tiniest rock garden. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)