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  • Soft Touch Compact Holly

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    Soft Touch Compact Holly, Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch', has a supple texture that is similar to Boxwood. This little evergreen grows dense foliage and rarely gets taller than 3' making the practice of pruning nearly obsolete. Its affinity for warmer weather and low maintenance needs makes Soft Touch Compact Holly a staple for many residential and commercial landscapes in southerly climates. Glossy green leaves last year-round while abundant black berries add even greater winter significance.

    Shipping Methods

    Orders will be shipped via FedEx Home Delivery.

    Orders are generally in route for 2-5 business days (depending on where you live).

    We are sticklers about packaging and shipping your order in a way that guarantees healthy plants upon arrival. If plants are damaged on arrival, just let us know and we'll send you new ones or offer a full refund.

    All of our plants are container grown and shipped with the soil and roots fully intact. We DO NOT ship your plants bare-root. Being shipped as a containered plant greatly reduces the risk of the plant not surviving the transit to your home.

    Shipping Rates

         Order Total      Shipping Cost
         $0.00 - $119.99           $14.95  
         $120+      FREE    

    When will my order ship?

    2025 Spring Shipping Schedule: Your growing zone

    Zones First Shipping Date
    7+ March 3, 2025
    5-6  April 7, 2025
    3-4 May 5, 2025

    How will my order be shipped?

    Your order will be shipped FedEx Home Delivery. Once shipped, your order should arrive in 2-5 business days.

    How much does shipping cost?

    All orders $120 or more ship free. Orders under $120 ship for a flat rate of $14.95.

    Do you guarantee your plants?

    Yes. If, in the rare case your plants are damaged upon arrival, just contact us within 7 days and a full refund or exchange will be issued for those plants.

    Will this plant grow where I live?

    The hardiness zones that each plant will grow in are listed in the plant details section. Please make sure that the plants are rated for the zone you live in. If you don't know what zone you are in, please check the zone map and zip code lookup tool above to find out.

    If I order now, can I delay shipping for sometime in the future?

    Sure. After placing your order, just send us an email with your order number and the date you would like your order delivered.

    We promise to only send you healthy, well rooted plants. If, in the rare case your plants are damaged upon arrival, or you are not completely satisfied, contact us at hello@thegreenhousepnw.com within 30 days of receiving your order, and we’ll take care of it.

    If your plant(s) were damaged on arrival, we will send out replacements to you immediately at no extra charge to you.

    If that plant is no longer in stock, or you prefer to not receive a replacement, we will issue full refund for any damaged plants.

    In some cases, we may simply request a photo of the damaged plant to verify condition of plant before we process replacement or refund.

    If you have any other questions about our refund/replacement policy, please feel free to email us at hello@thegreenhousepnw.com

    This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
    What's my zone?

    Botanical Name:
    Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Light Requirements:
    Full Sun
    Mature Height:
    2-3 ft.
    Mature Spread:
    3-4 ft.
    Growth Rate:
    Moderate
    Uses:
    Accent , Beds and Borders , Containers , Foundation Planting
    Characteristics:
    Deer Resistant , Evergreen , Ornamental Berries , Winter Interest
    • Description

      Soft Touch Compact Holly, Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch', has a supple texture that is similar to Boxwood. This little evergreen grows dense foliage and rarely gets taller than 3' making the practice of pruning nearly obsolete. Its affinity for warmer weather and low maintenance needs makes Soft Touch Compact Holly a staple for many residential and commercial landscapes in southerly climates. Glossy green leaves last year-round while abundant black berries add even greater winter significance.

    • Shipping Details

      Shipping Methods

      Orders will be shipped via FedEx Home Delivery.

      Orders are generally in route for 2-5 business days (depending on where you live).

      We are sticklers about packaging and shipping your order in a way that guarantees healthy plants upon arrival. If plants are damaged on arrival, just let us know and we'll send you new ones or offer a full refund.

      All of our plants are container grown and shipped with the soil and roots fully intact. We DO NOT ship your plants bare-root. Being shipped as a containered plant greatly reduces the risk of the plant not surviving the transit to your home.

      Shipping Rates

           Order Total      Shipping Cost
           $0.00 - $119.99           $14.95  
           $120+      FREE    
    • FAQ

      When will my order ship?

      2025 Spring Shipping Schedule: Your growing zone

      Zones First Shipping Date
      7+ March 3, 2025
      5-6  April 7, 2025
      3-4 May 5, 2025

      How will my order be shipped?

      Your order will be shipped FedEx Home Delivery. Once shipped, your order should arrive in 2-5 business days.

      How much does shipping cost?

      All orders $120 or more ship free. Orders under $120 ship for a flat rate of $14.95.

      Do you guarantee your plants?

      Yes. If, in the rare case your plants are damaged upon arrival, just contact us within 7 days and a full refund or exchange will be issued for those plants.

      Will this plant grow where I live?

      The hardiness zones that each plant will grow in are listed in the plant details section. Please make sure that the plants are rated for the zone you live in. If you don't know what zone you are in, please check the zone map and zip code lookup tool above to find out.

      If I order now, can I delay shipping for sometime in the future?

      Sure. After placing your order, just send us an email with your order number and the date you would like your order delivered.

    • Our Guarantee

      We promise to only send you healthy, well rooted plants. If, in the rare case your plants are damaged upon arrival, or you are not completely satisfied, contact us at hello@thegreenhousepnw.com within 30 days of receiving your order, and we’ll take care of it.

      If your plant(s) were damaged on arrival, we will send out replacements to you immediately at no extra charge to you.

      If that plant is no longer in stock, or you prefer to not receive a replacement, we will issue full refund for any damaged plants.

      In some cases, we may simply request a photo of the damaged plant to verify condition of plant before we process replacement or refund.

      If you have any other questions about our refund/replacement policy, please feel free to email us at hello@thegreenhousepnw.com

    Customer Reviews

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    B
    Barbara Hourihan
    Great delivery. Healthy plants.

    I will buy plants from The Greenhouse again.

    M
    Margie Plebuch
    WOW

    The plants arrived in great shape and are currently in the ground waiting to grow so I can enjoy seeing the berries on it and hopefully having the deer leave it alone.

    B
    Barbara Kern
    Compact Holly

    Plant arrived in great condition...fingers crossed it does well through the Winter and settles in for Spring 2021!

    L
    Lynnette Noeske
    Holly

    Wonderful plant doing well in the ground

    S
    Sue Burke
    Pretty shrub

    My compact soft holly arrived quickly and in good shape. I’m very happy with my purchase.

    Free Shipping On Orders Over $75
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