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Soft Touch Holly

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  • Soft textured bush with small glossy green foliage
  • Matures to 3-4' wide by 2-3' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 6 - 8
  • Plant in full sun to part shade
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Description

The Soft Touch Holly shrub is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of lush greenery to their landscape without the hassle of constant upkeep. Its dense, compact growth and soft, tactile foliage make it a standout feature in any garden, providing a serene backdrop with its vibrant green hue that remains constant throughout the seasons.

Soft Touch Holly Landscape Uses 

Planting the Soft Touch Holly Shrub offers numerous benefits beyond its visual appeal. Its compact size makes it perfect for small spaces, urban gardens, or as a refined border plant.

Unlike traditional hollies with their prickly leaves, the Soft Touch Holly boasts smooth, soft foliage, ensuring it's safe and enjoyable for homes with children and pets. This makes it an excellent choice for family-friendly gardens where safety and aesthetics go hand in hand.

Where Should I Plant Soft Touch Holly Shrubs? 

Place your holly bush in well-drained soil and in a location that receives either full sun or partial shade. Whether you're looking to create a low hedge, a neat border, or a striking standalone feature, this shrub fits seamlessly into diverse landscaping designs.

Soft Touch Holly is a hardy plant that requires minimal maintenance, needing only occasional pruning to maintain its neat, rounded shape. Regular watering during its initial growth period will help establish a strong root system, but once settled, it proves to be quite drought-tolerant in USDA Zones 6,7 and 8.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Your Soft Touch Holly

For a seamless planting, plant your Soft Touch Holly 2.5-3 feet apart. Otherwise, Space them 4+ feet apart for gaps between plants.

  • Scientific Name
    Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'
  • Hardiness Zone
    6, 7, 8
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Dwarf
  • Feature Color
    Green, Red
  • Uses
    Border, Container, Hedge
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    -

Growing Zones : 6, 7, and 8

Map of USDA Zones 6-8

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The Soft Touch Holly shrub is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of lush greenery to their landscape without the hassle of constant upkeep. Its dense, compact growth and soft, tactile foliage make it a standout feature in any garden, providing a serene backdrop with its vibrant green hue that remains constant throughout the seasons.

Soft Touch Holly Landscape Uses 

Planting the Soft Touch Holly Shrub offers numerous benefits beyond its visual appeal. Its compact size makes it perfect for small spaces, urban gardens, or as a refined border plant.

Unlike traditional hollies with their prickly leaves, the Soft Touch Holly boasts smooth, soft foliage, ensuring it's safe and enjoyable for homes with children and pets. This makes it an excellent choice for family-friendly gardens where safety and aesthetics go hand in hand.

Where Should I Plant Soft Touch Holly Shrubs? 

Place your holly bush in well-drained soil and in a location that receives either full sun or partial shade. Whether you're looking to create a low hedge, a neat border, or a striking standalone feature, this shrub fits seamlessly into diverse landscaping designs.

Soft Touch Holly is a hardy plant that requires minimal maintenance, needing only occasional pruning to maintain its neat, rounded shape. Regular watering during its initial growth period will help establish a strong root system, but once settled, it proves to be quite drought-tolerant in USDA Zones 6,7 and 8.

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  • 2.4 Gallon
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