| Japanese Holly | |
| Boxleaf Holly | |
| Box-leaved Holly |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Needled |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Spring Fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
| Uses: | Good as a cover crop Useful for timber production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
| Pollinators: | Birds |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Prefers to be under-potted |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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