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Ilex Dark Shadow – Standard

by Gardeners Emporium

Auckland, New Zealand

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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.

Product Details

Product
Ilex Dark Shadow – Standard
Designer
Gardeners Emporium
Brand
Gardeners Emporium
Year
2025
Country of origin
New Zealand
Type of use
Commercial and Residential
Installation
No installation required
Assembly
No assembly required
Ilex Dark Shadow – Standard
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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.

Specs

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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Frequently asked questions about
Ilex Dark Shadow – Standard

The Ilex Dark Shadow – Standard is supplied by Gardeners Emporium. It is also on their website, and you can browse every product Gardeners Emporium lists on ArchiPro.

Gardeners Emporium does not publish a price for the Ilex Dark Shadow – Standard on ArchiPro. for pricing, or visit their website.

It is listed under Evergreen Trees on ArchiPro, where you can compare it with evergreen trees from other suppliers.

Yes. It is part of the Topiaries range from Gardeners Emporium, where you can see every product in the range together.

from this page, see their contact details on ArchiPro, or visit their website. The Gardeners Emporium profile on ArchiPro has the rest of their products.

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Supplier Reviews

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“After searching for a suitable water feature for our new home for the best part of three years, we had a good sense of what ambience we wanted to create. I happened upon the Gardener’s Emporium website and was attracted to a three-tier fountain in an antique bronze finish. Auckland is a long way from Wanaka but after talking to Rachel and sending her photos of our courtyard, I felt encouraged that this might be what we’d been looking for. We took measurements and even asked a good friend who has impeccable taste and who knows our house well to check the size and quality of the product. She loved it. We were nervous about the shipping, but Rachel is the most hands-on supplier I’ve ever dealt with. She scrupulously attended to every detail, ensuring the fountain was meticulously boxed and packaged, then shipped with the most reputable furniture removal company she could find. Rachel and Stu were in communication over the crating and delivery on a daily basis, ensuring that we knew how to have the fountain assembled and installed by sending us videos of installation and careful instructions. On the day it was installed, Rachel was on standby at the other end of the phone in case we had any questions. Fantastic service and we are delighted; the fountain is a perfect size for our space, as Rachel said it would be, and the workmanship and materials are of top quality.”

Rowan