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Soft Touch Holly Shrub

Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'

Also known as: Japanese Holly, Box-leaved Holly

Why Soft Touch Holly Shrubs?

Rising in popularity due to its manageable size and soft, flexible foliage, our Soft Touch Holly boasts classic benefits with a fresh twist. No more worries about being pricked by holly leaves in your backyard!

  • Small, glossy leaves are accented by tiny flowers in the spring and black-hued berries in the fall and winter.
  • A mature height of just 3 feet makes it an ideal selection for gardeners with limited space.
  • It's adaptable to drought and acclimating to nearly any soil type
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Soft Touch Holly Shrub Care

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Sunlight

Plant your Holly in an area with full to partial sun - at least 4 hours of sunlight daily.

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Watering

Water weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Water when the soil is dry 2-3 inches down.

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Fertilizing

Fertilization isn't required for your Holly, but you can apply an evergreen fertilizer in the spring as needed.


Soft, Flexible Foliage and Classic Holly Perks

Why Soft Touch Hollies?

Rising in popularity due to its manageable size and soft, flexible foliage, our Soft Touch Holly boasts classic benefits with a fresh twist. No more worries about being pricked by holly leaves in your backyard!

Plus, it’s the epitome of effortless elegance. Small, glossy leaves are accented by tiny flowers in the spring and black-hued berries in the fall and winter, attracting graceful wildlife while resisting common pests and diseases, adapting to drought and acclimating to nearly any soil type.

Even better? A mature height of just 3 feet makes it an ideal selection for gardeners with limited space and particularly well-suited to border or foundation planting. Its uniform, rounded habit is perfect for a polished yet hassle-free landscape.

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We’ve done the hard work ahead of time, so you don’t have to. Because we’ve planted, grown and shipped your Soft Touch Holly with care, you get high-quality results at home. You’ll get a proven performer, with tons of easy-to-grow, great-looking benefits.

But our Hollies sell out fast – order yours today and see what all the hype’s about when it comes to the enviable Soft Touch Holly!

Full Planting & Care Instructions

Product Details

Mature Height:2-3 ft.
Mature Width:2-3 ft.
Sunlight:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate:Moderate Growing
Botanical Name:Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'
Does Not Ship To:AZ, OR
Grows Well In Zones:5-9 outdoors
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Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors

(hardy down to -10℉)

Customer Reviews & Photos

4.9

Based on 126 reviews

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Anthony S.
11/21/2024
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Soft Touch Holly Review

The two Soft Touch Holly Shrubs were is great condition when received and are doing very well. This was my second order from Fast Growing Trees and I have been very pleased with both orders.

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Marilyn
11/16/2024
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Better than most nurseries

My plants arrived in good shape. I’m hoping I have found a reliable mail order nursery. Nurseries I have ordered from in the past just send too small and under developed root systems to survive mail service up to 8 days. Sure they will send replacements but what good is that if they sent the same sick plants. I am very pleased with Fast Growing Trees

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Kris K.
9/20/2024

Boxwood alternative

For those in a panic about Boxwood Blight a good, if not better, alternative.

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Shay R.
7/30/2024
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Nice little shrubs

Arrived in good condition. Packaged well.

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Regina M.
7/22/2024
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Very pleased with them.

Very pleased with them.

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