Japanese Holly Hoogendorn
Ilex crenata 'Hoogendorn'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Japanese Holly Hoogendorn
Plant Highlights
Japanese Holly Hoogendorn highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 6-9
Bullet-proof groundcover! Rhode Island, the smallest state in the Union has given us coffee milk, grinders, and quahogs! While you may not familiar with these things, you will be glad we introduced you to the wonderful Hoogendorn Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Hoogendorn')! This is a male Holly species and while there are small white flowers in the spring that the bees adore, they are small and not showy, but nor will they create any seeds or fruit!
A superior dwarf, Japanese Holly Hoogendorn shrub, it's an amazingly compact broadleaf evergreen groundcover and a wonderfully space-saving option. A thickly branched, and mounding, wide-spreading shrubs, they choke out weeds for year-round carpets of green! Plant among female Ilex crenata selections to pollinate them.
Discovered at Hoogendorn Nursery in Middletown, it's cold-tolerant and water-wise! Growing low and tidy, these maintain a densely branched, compactly mounded shape without pruning. Small, finely textured, dark-green foliage, is a perfect Boxwood alternative! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 9, Hoogendorn spreads 2-3 feet wide at maturing and only 18-24 inches tall.
Planting and Application:
Hoogendorn makes a wonderful short border shrub around larger beds, or along walkways for definition. Growing thick enough to be weed-block under trees and large open areas, and for hassle-free mass plantings for a beautiful, year-round carpet. Plant en masse as a low-maintenance, weed-blocking living mulch or groundcover that fills in for carpets of garden greenery between large and small shrubs and trees.
Great spillers over the edges of planters, rambling along the sides of paths, and Hoogendorn at the edges of garden beds that transition into lawns instantly appear neater. Plus Hoogendorn is one of the best foundation plants and container evergreen around!
If you have rocky ground, this Holly happily carpets the spaces between! Hoogendorn rambles over hardscapes and softens retaining wall edges. These are excellent choices for en masse, Rock Gardens, or xeriscaping! Add finishing touches to Asian and Zen-inspired gardens, letting spill and fill around the water's edges! Fitting right into modern and informal gardens, or country cottage gardens and urban courtyards alike.
- Compact Dark-Green Foliage
- Versatile Dwarf Broad-Leaved Evergreen
- Thick Carpet Chokes Out Weeds
- Male Selection - Fruitless/Seedless
- Pollinates Female Ilex crenata Selections
- Great In Containers
- Foundations, Mass Plantings, Underplantings, Groundcover, Edging & Borders
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Discovered thriving in the far north-eastern US, there's no need to worry about harsh winters because Hoogendorn will stay evergreen. Doing best in full sun and part shade, Japanese Holly just needs well-drained soil and is not particular on the type. Be sure to water well to establish young plants during their first year. An easy-to-grow, Boxwood-like Holly that is very adaptable - but will grow best in slightly acidic soils that are not allowed to dry out too much. Mulch is very beneficial for this plant. Verticillium wilt-resistant plants!
- Full Sun & Partial Shade Tolerant
- Any Well-Drained Soil Type
- Low Moisture Needs Once Established
- Verticillium Wilt, Disease & Deer Resistant
- Easy-Care & Cold Hardy
Hoogendorn Japanese Holly is a "bulletproof" groundcover and you'll be glad you ordered yours from Nature Hills Nursery today! See for yourself what a tough, low-maintenance living weed blocker this amazing plant is!
