Protected Series: BLOOMIN EASY
Zone: 6LUCKY MARBLE® MALE JAPANESE HOLLY
Ilex crenata Lucky Marble® is an eye-catching variegated Japanese holly appreciated for its dense, fine-textured foliage that displays a striking marbled pattern of deep green and soft, buttery yellow. Reaching a compact mature height of roughly 2 to 3 feet with an upright, naturally rounded habit, it offers the neat, formal appearance of boxwood without the susceptibility to boxwood blight. The small, non-spiny leaves maintain their vibrant color throughout the year, making it an excellent broadleaf evergreen for adding multi-season structure and year-round brightness to foundation plantings, formal low hedges, or decorative container displays.
Lucky Marble® Japanese Holly thrives in full sun to partial shade - the brighter light produces the contrast in its variegated leaf pattern. It prefers moist, organically rich, well-draining soil with an acidic to neutral pH, as alkaline soils can lead to chlorosis. It is ideal for foundation plantings and can easily replace traditional boxwoods along home fronts and entryways without overflowing windows or walkways.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
| ILEX CRE LUCKY MARBLE | con 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in fertile, acidic, and well-draining soil, selecting a location that ranges from full sun to partial shade depending on the specific cultivar. These versatile shrubs generally prefer consistent moisture, especially during the first growing season to establish strong root systems, and they benefit from protection against harsh, drying winds. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood or to shape the plant, which encourages dense, healthy foliage and helps maintain a manageable size. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and maintain soil acidity, taking care to keep the material a few inches away from the crown to prevent stem rot.
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