Ilex maximowicziana ‘Kanehirae’

A hardy evergreen originating in the Far East, this is a beautiful shrub or tree with small leathery leaves and tiny greeny white flowers in May or June, followed by little black berries. It could grow to 8m in height over 10 years or so, but as this is an excellent plant for topiary, it can be kept at whatever size and shape desired.

Happy in sun or partial shade, plant this in any moist but well drained soil, except chalk. Clip as necessary but never in full sun, always on a cloudy day to prevent leaf scorch. Formerly known as Ilex mutchagara. Propagated by cuttings.