Soft Touch Holly Shrub

Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'

Also known as: Japanese Holly, Box-leaved Holly
  • Small, glossy leaves are accented by tiny flowers in the spring and black-hued berries in fall and winter
  • With a mature height of just 3 feet, it's an ideal selection for gardeners with limited space
  • Adaptable to drought and can acclimiate 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!

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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 141 reviews

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Mark
5/13/2025

Soft Touches For the Win

These soft touch hollies are doing well in year 2 and have a ton of new growth. Very happy with the way these arrived, unpacked, and have done over the last 16 months.

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Phil H.
5/11/2025
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Nice plants

Plants arrived quickly after ordering, healthy looking and I planted them right away.

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David J.
5/5/2025
Verified Buyer

Holly shrub

Nice shrub. Excellent packaging

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Phil V.
5/5/2025
Verified Buyer

These arrived in very good

These arrived in very good condition - they were packed well. They appear to be exactly what I wanted. It will take at least a year to see what they are really going to look like.

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Diane R.
4/28/2025
Verified Buyer

Soft hollies

Great

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