Lucky Marble Japanese Holly

Charming variegated Japanese holly with marble-patterned green-and-white leaves on a compact dense mound — an eye-catching evergreen alternative to boxwood for borders and formal hedging. (Ilex crenata Lucky Marble PP30068)

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Ilex crenata Lucky Marble® (‘Glorie Dwarf’) PP30068 is a compact, evergreen Japanese holly with dense, glossy green foliage and a naturally rounded shape. Perfect for low hedges, borders, and foundation plantings, it offers year-round structure with minimal maintenance. Deer resistant, non-fruiting, and adaptable to sun or shade, Lucky Marble® delivers refined beauty and reliability in any landscape.

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Growing Information

Growing zone guide

Growing Zone Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunlight Bright light to partial shade

Type of Soil Slightly acidic to neutral

Mature Height 3 to 4 ft.

Maintenance Level Low maintenance

Water Requirement Moderate watering (once a week)

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Additional Information

Growth Rate	Slow to moderate, maintaining a compact, mounding shape. Mature size: approximately 3–4 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide. Naturally dense growth makes it ideal for low hedges or formal borders.
Colorful Leaves	No
Flowering	Yes
Bloom Color	White
Ornamental Berries	N/A
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Drought Tolerant	No
Deer Resistant	Yes
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	Bees and beneficial insects visit the small flowers. Provides cover for small birds and wildlife due to its dense structure.
Self-pollinating	N/A
Seasonality	Evergreen year-round, offering consistent color and structure in all seasons. Flowers in late spring; foliage remains lush through winter.
Ideal For	– Low hedges, borders, foundation plantings, containers, and formal garden edges
Leaf Description	Evergreen, small, glossy leaves that are rich green year-round. Rounded and slightly convex with smooth edges, giving a refined, tidy appearance. Maintains color and foliage density even through winter.
Flower Description	Tiny white flowers appear in late spring to early summer (May–June). Fragrant but subtle, nestled close to the stems. Not ornamental but beneficial for pollinators.
Pruning & Maintenance	Requires minimal pruning; naturally grows dense and rounded. If shaping is desired, prune in late spring or early summer after new growth has matured. Remove damaged or crossing branches as needed to maintain shape.
Water Needs	Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained; water deeply during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, moderately drought tolerant but performs best with regular watering during prolonged dry periods. Avoid waterlogged soil, which can lead to root rot.
Light Needs	Performs best in full sun to partial shade (at least 4–6 hours of light daily). Tolerates light shade but develops denser foliage and richer color in brighter light.
Harvesting	Does not produce berries; male cultivar. Non-edible foliage; mildly toxic if ingested. Low litter—excellent for tidy landscapes and hardscaped areas.
Fertilizing	Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer for acid-loving plants (e.g., 10-6-4). Optionally, apply a light compost dressing after pruning to boost nutrients. Avoid overfertilizing, which can cause weak, leggy growth.
Additional Care Tips	N/A
Pollination	Dioecious species — separate male and female plants. Lucky Marble® is male, so it does not produce berries but can pollinate nearby female Ilex crenata cultivars. Small flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Companion Plants	Evergreens: Boxwood (Buxus microphylla), Juniper (Juniperus chinensis), or dwarf conifers for formal structure. Flowering shrubs: Azalea, Rhododendron, or Hydrangea for seasonal contrast. Perennials: Hosta, Heuchera, or ornamental grasses for texture at the base. Landscape pairings: Excellent foundation plant or border companion alongside compact varieties like Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’ or Pieris japonica ‘Cavatine’.