Description

Ilex crenata ‘MAD-IC-I’ Strongbox® Chubby Hubby® Japanese Holly

Add bold, evergreen beauty to your landscape with Ilex crenata ‘MAD-IC-I’ Strongbox® Chubby Hubby® Japanese Holly. This compact, densely branched evergreen shrub is known for its naturally rounded habit and rich, glossy dark green foliage that provides year-round color and structure. Its full, uniform growth makes it an outstanding choice for low hedges, foundation plantings, borders, mass plantings, and decorative containers.

Unlike traditional boxwoods, Strongbox® Chubby Hubby® Japanese Holly offers excellent heat tolerance, improved resistance to common pests and diseases, and requires very little pruning to maintain its tidy shape. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of well-drained soils, making it a dependable, low-maintenance option for both residential and commercial landscapes.

Whether used to define walkways, frame entryways, or add evergreen interest to mixed garden beds, Strongbox® Chubby Hubby® delivers exceptional durability, vibrant foliage, and a polished appearance in every season.

Key Features:

• Dense, compact, naturally rounded growth habit
• Glossy, dark green evergreen foliage
• Excellent alternative to boxwood
• Ideal for low hedges, borders, foundation plantings, and containers
• Heat tolerant and easy to maintain
• Requires minimal pruning to retain its shape
• Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils
• Provides reliable year-round color and landscape structure

Botanical Name: Ilex crenata ‘MAD-IC-I’
Common Name: Strongbox® Chubby Hubby® Japanese Holly
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Height: 2–3 feet
Mature Spread: 3–4 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9