Introducing the Compacta Japanese Holly a versatile and compact evergreen box-leaved holly that brings year-round beauty to your landscape with its glossy foliage and tidy growth habit. This exceptional Japanese Holly variety known as Ilex crenata Compacta is celebrated for its dense and rounded form making it an ideal choice for hedges borders or as a polished accent in your garden. Compacta Ilex shrubs are adorned with small lustrous green leaves that create a classic and timeless look. With its adaptability to various soil types and resistance to pests this holly bush is a reliable and low-maintenance addition to gardens of all styles. Elevate your outdoor space with the enduring charm and easy elegance of Compacta Ilex Japanese Holly. When planting this Ilex shrub dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and mix rich garden soil in with your native soil then leave the top of the root ball 1/2 inch above the ground level when filling the hole with soil. Use a slow release granular fertilizer in Spring.