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Soft Touch Holly ShrubIlex crenata 'Soft Touch'

84 reviews
  • Soft Touch Holly Shrub

    Soft Touch Holly adds evergreen touches to the landscape.

  • Soft Touch Holly Shrub

    Fits small spaces, never getting larger than 2-3 feet tall.

* Images shown are of mature plants

Soft Touch Holly ShrubIlex crenata 'Soft Touch'

84 reviews
Shrubs & Hedges

Why Soft Touch Holly Shrubs?

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!

  • Small, glossy leaves are accented by tiny flowers in the spring and black-hued berries in the fall and winter.
  • A mature height of just 3 feet makes it an ideal selection for gardeners with limited space.
  • It's adaptable to drought and acclimating to nearly any soil type
Available Sizes:
  • 2 Quart
    19.95
  • 3 Gallon
    59.95
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Soft Touch Holly Shrub Care

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plant sunlight

Sunlight Plant your Holly in an area with full to partial sun - at least 4 hours of sunlight daily.

plant watering

Watering Water weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Water when the soil is dry 2-3 inches down.

plant fertilizing

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.

Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better

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!

Pollination Info

Soft Touch Holly Shrub Pollination

We carry male and female hollies at our nursery, and you will need both to produce berries on the female plant. However, hollies are hard to tell apart when they are not fruiting, and we can’t guarantee whether you will receive a male or female. For best results, we suggest planting in groups to enjoy berries on the female plants and lush greenery on both year-round.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: First, select a location with well-drained soil and full to partial sunlight (about 4 to 8 hours of sun per day).

Then, dig a hole twice the diameter of the root ball and just as deep. Moisten the hole with water, place the plant’s roots into the hole, back full and tamp the soil firmly down around the roots to remove any air pockets.

2. Watering: Keep the plant moist for the first year of growth to help the plant establish roots. Generally, you should water the plant at least once per week, especially during periods of drought for optimum growth. After the first year, you should only need to water in times of extended drought.

3. Fertilizing: Fertilize the Soft Touch Holly in the early spring or fall using a general purpose fertilizer. Follow the instructions on the fertilizer’s label for ratio requirements.

4. Pruning: Prune your shrub in fall or winter, and remove any broken or dead branches. The Soft Touch spreads through root suckers, so to control growth, the suckers should be pruned.

Shipping Details

Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

Amount of Order Shipping Charge
Less than $129 $19.95
$129 + FREE SHIPPING!

Product Details

Mature Height: 2-3 ft.
Mature Width: 2-3 ft.
Sunlight: Full-Partial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'
Does Not Ship To: AZ,OR
Grows Well In Zones: 5-9 outdoors
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5-9 outdoors       Map

Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors

(hardy down to -10℉)

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RJ
10/18/2022
Regina J.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Beautiful, easy to plant

A
10/14/2022
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

Great plant!

Arrived as promised. Very strong looking. Planted immediately. So far, so good!

A
10/09/2022
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

Soft Touch Holly Shrub

Bushes came very well packed! And they were in great shape, and healthy looking. Had a problem of die back on some limbs. I think is too much water, so hopefully I've corrected and they will be great additions to our landscaping.

A
10/07/2022
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

Good service, Poor Communication

Shrubs arrived quickly, quality was good. We planted them and they look great. BUT, I sent three emails with 3 questions that have yet to be answered: 1. How often do new plantings need to be watered? 2. When should I fertilize? 3. How do they handle snow and freezing weather?

10/10/2022

Fast-Growing-Trees.com

We're so sorry that your emails didn't come through! We've reached out privately to answer your questions and figure out what happened!

A
09/23/2022
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

Mack's Garden Refurb

Shipping was fast and product was well packaged. The three gallon plants were much smaller than expected. Will be a few years filling out the gardeb bed.