First Editions® Straight & Narrow® Japanese Holly

Ilex crenata ‘PIIIC-I’

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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
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
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.

Plant Highlights

First Editions® Straight & Narrow® Japanese Holly highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

First Editions
Botanical Name

Ilex crenata ‘PIIIC-I’
Growing Zones

6-8
Mature Height

6 - 8 feet
Mature Spread

2 - 3 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

White
Fall Color

Evergreen
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

Late Winter
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 6-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

This strong architectural Holly will make you want to stick to the straight and narrow! The First Editions® Straight & Narrow® Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'PIIIC-I' PP29,578) retains its remarkable shape without any pruning or maintenance! The Straight & Narrow® Japanese Holly won't let your winter go gray. This broad-leaf evergreen will look stunning from fall to winter and back, again.

This shrub is prized for its shape and strength. While other columnar Hollies will drop their branches and begin to need maintenance after a storm or as they age, this one does not! It has been tested for years to confirm that its upright branches won't sag or droop. Imagine all the time you'll save not pruning this naturally tidy plant!

This male Japanese Holly is mess-free but does have little white blossoms that pollinators adore! This attractive shrub features small true-green glossy leaves. They are richly hued and flat for a tidy appearance. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 8 and can reach a 6-8 foot height while only growing 2-3 feet wide at maturity!

Planting and Application:

This strong and versatile columnar will become your first choice for architectural hedging or accent height. This shrub is perfect for screening, and marking the edge of your property line. One on each side of your front door will make for a grand statement.

Do you want to create a privacy screen around your pool deck? The Straight & Narrow®Japanese Holly is happy to do that!

Do you want a hedge that will look like you pay someone to trim it perfectly while you never have to lift a finger? The Straight & Narrow® Japanese Holly will do that, too!

Perfect for those tight spaces where you want a backdrop planting, or some screening along the narrow sideyard, this slender shrub is perfect for lining a pathway or along your driveway too!

Want a vertical thriller for year-round beauty in a large pot or planter or as a handsome container specimen? You need a Straight & Narrow®! This plant's upright and narrow shape makes it ideal for those narrow areas that need visual interest - even if those areas are on a porch, balcony, or patio!

Upright, Columnar Shape
Provides Winter Interest
Broad-Leaf Evergreen Japanese Holly
Tiny White Blossoms for Pollinators
Mess-Free Male Holly
Versatile Hedge, Specimen, Container Focal Point or Vertical Accent

#ProPlantTips for Care:

This ornamental broad-leaf evergreen shrub grows best in well-drained soil that is not too wet or too dry. It does best in full sun. This variety is a fruitless male, but it is grown for its small glossy foliage and excellent columnar form. Prune your Japanese Holly in late winter or early spring unless you are using them to pollinate female Ilex crenata, therefore wait until after flowering to trim up your shrubs. However, this tidy plant will rarely need any maintenance.

Full Sun
Moderate Moisture Needs
Well-Drained Soil
Appreciates Mulched Beds
Prune If Needed In Late Winter/Early Spring

With a First Editions® Straight & Narrow® Japanese Holly, your neighbors will wonder where you find the time to keep your hedge so neat and tidy! This straight and narrow shrub will keep your secret and so will we. So, order yours today at Nature Hills and show off your landscaping artistry.