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Ilex Dark Shadow – Standard

Gardeners Emporium

Bold and beautifully defined, the Ilex Dark Shadow – Standard stands out for its dense, dark green foliage and perfectly rounded form. Trained on a single straight stem, it brings an elegant, architectural quality to entrances, pathways, and formal garden designs.

Its rich, almost black-green leaves hold their colour year-round, creating a dramatic contrast against lighter plantings or architectural elements. Hardy and easy to maintain, it keeps its shape with minimal trimming and thrives in a variety of conditions, making it as practical as it is striking.

Equally impressive in a statement pot or planted directly into the garden, the Ilex Dark Shadow – Standard offers enduring structure and style, perfect for creating symmetry and impact in any outdoor space.

Details
General
  • Country of origin
    New Zealand
  • Type of use
    Commercial and Residential
  • Installation
    No installation required
  • Assembly
    No assembly required
Specifications

Grade: Varying heights

Container Size: 45lt

Features

An ornamental holly with dark shadow/emerald green foliage. Being Mediterranean origin, it’s a good coastal topiary option and can handle strong winds and dry conditions. Excellent for containers. Some of the main stems have a twist/bend in to give them some X factor and this is exactly how they would look in Spain and Greece. Created not to be perfect! Underplant with red geraniums spilling over the pot then you will have a topiary to really admire on your patio.

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About the
Seller

At Gardeners Emporium, we curate and create sculptural outdoor pieces that bring artistry, texture, and atmosphere to homes, gardens, courtyards, landscapes, and commercial spaces. From handcrafted planters, water features, fire pits, sculptures, stone pieces, and moss wall art to bespoke custom designs, each piece is thoughtfully selected or created to bring natural beauty and considered design into every space.

Born from a love of nature, craftsmanship, and timeless design, Gardeners Emporium is dedicated to helping people experience outdoor spaces with the same intention and impact as interiors. We believe a garden should be more than something to look at. It should be felt, lived in, and enjoyed through form, texture, movement, sound, light, and scale.

With two immersive Auckland showrooms, Gardeners Emporium invites homeowners, designers, landscapers, and architects to experience our collections in person. Our Parnell showroom, located inside the Residium Design + Building Centre, offers a bold, design-led setting with colour, custom pieces, and statement outdoor features. Our Dairy Flat showroom offers a relaxed country setting where planted pots, running water features, fire pits, lighting, sculptures, and garden pieces are styled throughout indoor and outdoor spaces.

We specialise in custom-made designs, working closely with clients to create pieces tailored to their vision, size, finish, and style. Whether you are looking for a statement water feature, a bespoke sculpture, custom planters, or a complete collection for a landscape project, our team is here to bring your ideas to life.

Visit us in Parnell or Dairy Flat to see, feel, and experience our collections in person, and discover how Gardeners Emporium can help transform your outdoor space into somewhere truly extraordinary.

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