{"product_id":"ilex-crenata-180cm-60cm-pot","title":"Ilex crenata 180cm 60cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIlex crenata, commonly known as Japanese holly, is a dense, evergreen shrub noted for its fine-textured foliage and compact growth habit. This cultivar, typically reaching 180cm in height when grown in a 60cm pot, offers a neat, upright form that is ideal for formal and contemporary plantings. Its reliable, consistent growth and evergreen appeal make Ilex crenata a favoured choice within wholesale plant supply and trade houseplants, ensuring dependable quality and availability across seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of Ilex crenata consists of small, glossy, dark green leaves that provide a rich and uniform visual texture appealing to a wide range of buyers. This cultivar develops a tight, bushy growth habit with a naturally upright form, allowing for effective space utilisation in retail and interiorscapes. It demonstrates good adaptability to varying light levels, tolerating both full sun and shaded indoor environments. Watering requirements are moderate, with the plant showing resilience to occasional under- or over-watering, making it forgiving for less precise care routines. Maintenance is relatively low, with minimal pruning needed to retain shape and remove occasional dead foliage, simplifying handling in high-turnover retail situations. Additional merchandising benefits include its year-round evergreen quality and suitability for container growth, enhancing its display potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers value Ilex crenata for its commercial reliability and consistent quality across multiple nursery batches, reducing supply unpredictability. Any natural variation in leaf size or colour is generally controlled and subtle, adding interest without compromising uniformity. The plant’s versatility is demonstrated by its appeal in various trade channels, including retail garden centres, commercial interiors, and wholesale plant supply streams. Its ongoing relevance and steady demand within core trade houseplants collections further support frequent restocking and promotional opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIlex crenata is well suited to retail garden centre benches, office plantscaping, interior landscaping schemes, and gift-ready plant ranges. Its neat, upright habit and evergreen nature make it an attractive option for office or reception areas where visual structure is important. It performs well as a feature plant in interior garden displays due to its adaptability to indoor light conditions and manageable size. Furthermore, the 60cm pot size makes this cultivar accessible and appealing for customers seeking easy-to-handle container plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar exhibits a strong shelf life and durability under typical retail conditions, maintaining foliage quality through transit and display. Ilex crenata is suitable for volume wholesale plant supply, supporting repeat orders with consistent sizing and form. Handling and transportation requirements are straightforward due to its sturdy stems and compact root ball in the substantial pot size. Presentation consistency at point of sale is assured by professional grading and controlled cultivation practices, ensuring each plant meets retailer expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlex crenata requires a moderate care level, which is manageable in both retail and commercial maintenance environments.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates a range of light conditions, performing well in mixed indoor lighting often encountered in office or retail locations.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant demonstrates resilience to varied watering routines, tolerating occasional fluctuations without significant stress.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts compact, upright growth habit enhances merchandising efficiency by maximising use of display space.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial suitability extends across retail garden centres, interiorscapes, and wholesale plant supply pipelines.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe species' sturdy foliage and structure support durability during transport and in-store handling.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in leaf size or shade is subtle and controlled, contributing to uniform trade houseplant ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"60cm Pot \/ 180cm","offer_id":56677085839686,"sku":"10217631-180cm-60cm-ic-27","price":501.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/1D253E0B0684EC3B566AF50D8D8095CF88334B788A70DB4415D58343D50EF881.jpg?v=1780125248","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/ilex-crenata-180cm-60cm-pot","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}