Helleri Japanese Holly ( ilex crenata ) bald cypress As summer progresses the leaves

As summer progresses the leaves will settle into a glossy light green with a slight red tinge making it a wonderful shade tree as well

but should be considered for placement along pathways

Fruits are attractive to birds

white blooms have a slight fragrance and are quite profuse

Helleri Japanese Holly ( ilex crenata ) bald cypress As summer progresses the leavesHelleri Japanese Holly ilex crenata helleri Helleri Japanese Holly has dark green foliage. The small glossy oval leaves remain dark green through the winter. An easy to grow shrub that makes a good hedge or low border. dwarf, compact, slow growing evergreen makes an excellent choice for foundation plant, larger rock gardens, planting beds or low borders. It produces sparse black berries in fall. May be pruned as necessary to control size and shape.