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Soft Touch Holly (2.5 Quart) Finely Textured Compact Evergreen Shrub - Full Sun Live Outdoor Plant
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These shrubs are highly praised for their size, health, and quality. They are perfect for replacing blighted boxwoods and are well-packed with great care. Customers have been very satisfied with their purchase and have found them to be a great fit for their space.
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These shrubs are highly praised for their size, health, and quality. They are perfect for replacing blighted boxwoods and are well-packed with great care. Customers have been very satisfied with their purchase and have found them to be a great fit for their space.
Pros
- Bright green, rounded shrub
- Stays small
- Healthy and well-planted
- Well-packaged
Cons
- Some plants may die
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Description
Soft Touch Holly (Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch') is a versatile evergreen shrub that offers a unique alternative to traditional hollies. With its small, soft-to-the-touch leaves and compact form, it brings texture and interest to your landscape. Soft Touch Holly provides several compelling reasons to consider using it in your landscape design and requires minimal care. One of the main reasons to choose Soft Touch Holly for your landscape is its distinctive foliage. The small, rounded leaves are remarkably soft and have a lush, deep green color, adding a touchable and visually appealing element to your garden. Unlike some hollies, Soft Touch Holly lacks the sharp spines or prickly leaves, making it a safe and comfortable option for family-friendly landscapes. Soft Touch Holly's compact form and slow growth rate make it an excellent choice for small gardens, borders, or containers. Its mounding habit creates a neat and tidy appearance, requiring little to no pruning. This low-maintenance aspect makes it an ideal choice for those seeking a visually appealing shrub without the need for extensive care or maintenance. Caring for Soft Touch Holly is relatively easy. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth. The shrub prefers well-drained soil but can tolerate a range of soil types. Regular watering is important, especially during the first growing season, to help the plant establish a strong root system. Once established, Soft Touch Holly has good drought tolerance. Pruning requirements for Soft Touch Holly are minimal. Light pruning can be done in early spring to shape the shrub or remove any dead or damaged branches. However, the compact form of Soft Touch Holly usually requires little pruning to maintain its attractive shape. Soft Touch Holly is generally not heavy feeders. However, you can apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring if desired. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for application rates and methods. Mulching around the base of the shrub helps conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and insulate the roots during extreme temperatures.
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Specifications
| Brand | Soft Touch |
| Water Requirements | Twice A Week |
| Pet Friendly | Unsafe For Pets |
| Mature Height (In.) | 24 In. |
| Optimal Soil Condition | Acidic |
| Wildlife Attracted | Birds |
| Mature Height (Ft.) | Less Than 4 |
| Returnable | 90-day |
| Mature Shrub Height Range (Ft.) | 2-3 Ft. |
| Botanical Name | Ilex Crenata 'Soft Touch' |
| Bloom Season | No Blossoms |
| Additional Characteristics | Deer Resistant, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Average Shipping Height (In.) | 4 In |
| Growth Habit | Mounded |
| Evergreen Or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Annual / Perennial | Perennial |
| Common Name Family | Holly |
| Fragrance | Non-fragrant |
| Container Type | Container |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 (20 To -10 F),6 (10 To 0 F),7 (0 To 10 F) |
| Blossom Color Family | No Blossoms |
| Best Time To Plant | Spring To Fall |
| Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
| Mature Width (In.) | 36 In. |
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