{"product_id":"shrub-soft-touch®-japanese-holly","title":"SHRUB Soft Touch® Japanese Holly","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIlex crenata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Soft Touch’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eSoft, refined, and effortlessly structured, \u003cstrong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eSoft Touch® Japanese Holly\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense, mounded form and fine-textured foliage. With its naturally rounded habit and “soft” appearance, it offers a polished alternative to boxwood—perfect for modern landscapes and classic garden designs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"418\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cbk4uf\" data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eNaturally compact, mounded shape with minimal pruning needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"blvpxk\" data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eFine-textured, soft green foliage for a clean, elegant look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j9tuec\" data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eEvergreen structure provides year-round interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xli0db\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eLow-maintenance and easy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a6ho9p\" data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eIdeal boxwood alternative with improved resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hasatx\" data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eLight: Full sun to partial shade (4–6+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fo1nmw\" data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eSoil: Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1apsbm7\" data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eWater: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1an0q4\" data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eSpacing: 2.5–4 feet apart for borders or low hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oofqzz\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003ePlant Size: Grows 2–3 feet tall and wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"49q8fj\" data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eZones: Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xrr8gp\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eWater deeply 1–2 times per week during the first growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12cso0h\" data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eFertilize in early spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jl4tsb\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eMinimal pruning required; lightly shape in late winter if desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fsm21y\" data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eApply mulch to retain moisture and protect roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eBest Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003ePerfect for low hedges, foundation plantings, borders, and mass plantings. Also excellent in containers or as a soft, structured accent in formal and informal gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johnson Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44772490838061,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/seedysplants.com\/products\/shrub-soft-touch%c2%ae-japanese-holly","provider":"Seedy's Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}