{"product_id":"soft-touch-holly-shrub-ilex-crenata-soft-touch","title":"Soft Touch Holly Shrub - Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-span-2 flex flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoft Touch Holly Shrub (Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soft Touch Holly Shrub, botanically known as Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch', is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its smooth, glossy foliage and naturally rounded shape. Unlike traditional hollies with sharp leaves, this variety features soft, flexible foliage that makes it much easier to work with in garden spaces. Many homeowners buy Soft Touch Holly shrubs for low hedges, borders, and foundation plantings where a neat, polished appearance is desired without the prickly leaves of typical holly varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft Touch Holly shrubs are ideal for low hedges, garden borders, foundation plantings, and container gardens. Their naturally tidy growth habit makes them perfect for small spaces and formal garden designs. The compact size and evergreen foliage allow them to provide year-round structure while fitting comfortably into patios, entryways, and decorative landscape beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2–3 ft\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 2–3 ft\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003cbr\u003eWater: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Adaptable to most well-drained soils\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Soft, glossy foliage without the sharp spines of traditional holly\u003cbr\u003e• Compact size ideal for small gardens and tight landscape spaces\u003cbr\u003e• Naturally rounded habit requires minimal pruning\u003cbr\u003e• Produces small flowers followed by decorative dark berries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft Touch Holly grows best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Dig a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth as the nursery container. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots, then reduce watering once established as the plant becomes more drought tolerant. Light pruning in late fall or winter can help maintain its shape and remove any damaged or crossing branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":45768120926394,"sku":null,"price":104.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gallon","offer_id":45768120959162,"sku":null,"price":149.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 gallon","offer_id":45768120991930,"sku":null,"price":329.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/download-2026-03-06T140151.146.png?v=1775889833","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/soft-touch-holly-shrub-ilex-crenata-soft-touch","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}