Soft Touch Holly
Soft Touch Holly (Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch') — A compact, dwarf Japanese holly with fine-textured, spineless evergreen foliage that is truly soft to the touch, perfect for foundation plantings, borders, and small hedges.Plant Details Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch' Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide Growth Rate: Slow Bloom Color: Insignificant (grown for foliage) Foliage: Evergreen — fine-textured, soft, dark green Growing Conditions Sunlight: Part shade to full sun Water Needs: Moderate — consistent moisture preferred Soil: Acidic, well-drained Hardiness Zones: USDA 6–9 Why Choose Soft Touch Holly? Spineless foliage safe for walkways and children's play areas Compact, naturally mounding form needs minimal pruning Excellent boxwood alternative resistant to boxwood blight Deer resistant and low maintenance Care TipsPlant in acidic, well-drained soil. Mulch to maintain consistent moisture. Shear or prune as needed to shape — responds well to trimming. Avoid waterlo