{"product_id":"ilex-crenata-100cm-50cm-pot","title":"Ilex crenata 100cm 50cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIlex crenata, commonly known as Japanese holly, is a dense, evergreen shrub prized for its compact growth and fine-textured foliage. Typically reaching around 100cm in height when supplied in a 50cm pot, this cultivar offers a formal, neat appearance that complements a variety of garden and interior landscapes. It performs reliably within wholesale plant supply and trade houseplant ranges due to its consistent growth habit, manageable size, and adaptability, making it a preferred option for both retail and commercial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of Ilex crenata consists of small, glossy, dark green leaves with a smooth texture that provides a refined visual appeal throughout the year. It has a naturally compact, rounded habit that maintains structural form without extensive pruning, making it ideal for container growth and display. This species tolerates a range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade, which enables its use in various indoor environments with indirect light. Ilex crenata is resilient to uneven watering, capable of withstanding occasional drought stress, which supports easier care routines in retail and commercial settings. Maintenance requirements are low, with plants handling minimal handling and transport stress well, ensuring they remain visually appealing at point of sale. Additionally, it is well-suited for topiary training or formal hedging applications, enhancing its merchandising versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers select Ilex crenata due to its commercial reliability and consistent performance across supply batches, ensuring uniformity in wholesale plant supply. Its natural variation is controlled and subtle, with foliage colour and shape remaining stable, supporting predictable presentation. The plant’s versatility allows it to be used successfully across retail environments, commercial interiors, and as part of trade houseplants ranges. Its ongoing demand within the market is driven by suitability for a range of settings, adding value to both seasonal and year-round sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIlex crenata is ideal for retail bench displays, office installations, and formal interior plant arrangements, where its neat growth habit enhances aesthetics. The plant performs well in offices due to its tolerance of lower light levels and minimal maintenance needs. In retail settings, it is often included in gift-ready ranges or decorative container plant collections. Its clean, evergreen appearance makes it a popular choice for commercial interiors that require durable, attractive foliage throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Ilex crenata maintains a strong shelf life and durability under typical retail conditions, including variable light and watering regimes. It is well suited to volume or repeat wholesale supply, with plants showing consistent quality and size between batches. Handling and transport considerations are manageable due to the shrub's robust branches and foliage, which withstand mechanical stress. Presentation consistency at point of sale is high, supporting reliable merchandising and reducing losses due to damage or wilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlex crenata requires a low to moderate care level, suitable for both retail and commercial maintenance environments.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant tolerates a broad range of indoor lighting conditions, from full sun to partial shade, enhancing retail display flexibility.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts watering tolerance allows it to withstand periods of irregular moisture without significant decline in appearance.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe compact and structured growth habit maximises efficiency in merchandising and display configurations.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is commercially suitable for retail garden centres, interior plant suppliers, and wholesale plant supply sectors.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe species demonstrates good handling and durability, reducing damage risks during transport and in-store display.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in foliage is minimal, ensuring consistency within trade houseplants ranges and enhancing buyer confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"50cm Pot \/ 100cm","offer_id":56693825405254,"sku":"6970-100cm-50cm-ic-27","price":198.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/55DBD865D38B89C4A5C71D7FCC8D0E9B32E251443EA7B91D555455EFD014D17F.jpg?v=1780345688","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/ilex-crenata-100cm-50cm-pot","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}