Description
discovered by High Country Gardens' founder
In milder climates shrubs might need a bit of renewal pruning every few years
since seedlings are usually few and far between
This is one of the finest and easiest-to-grow shade perennials anywhere
we could go crazy making special selections but instead we're going to allow you to do the same
Ilex crenata Dwarf Pagoda 3b discovered by High Country Gardens'From the former Rutgers holly breeding program of Dr. Elwin Orton comes this fabulous rock garden specimen, a hybrid of Ilex 'Mariesii' x Ilex 'John Nosal'. Although most true plant nuts loathe this overused species of holly, this special selection causes even the most jaded horticulturists to marvel. The natural shape of Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' is that of a tiny bonsai like specimen of closely stacked, tiny, dark green rounded leaves. The