Shrubs

Ilex crenata 'Hoogendorn'

Hoogendorn Japanese holly

Hoogendorn Japanese holly. Representative plant

Small, glossy green leaves cover a low, spreading evergreen mound. Its wider-than-tall shape is useful along foundations and border edges, adding fine texture without much height. Slow growth helps keep the outline manageable when it has enough space to spread.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: 2–3 ft. tall × 3–4 ft. wide
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–8

Sizes & prices

#3$39.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Keep in mind: Ornamental holly berries are not edible.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen.

Growing & care

Soil: Slightly acidic soil; avoid persistently soggy roots.
Pruning: Shape lightly in mid- to late summer if needed; remove damaged growth in spring.

Sources & photo credits

Gossett's Nursery

Monrovia

Royal Horticultural Society

NC State Extension

Photo: Susan Strine · CC BY 2.0

Image notes: Hoogendorn Japanese holly. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.