Ilex crenata ‘Lucky Marble’ is a compact, dense evergreen shrub prized for its fine-textured, glossy foliage that remains vibrant year-round. Its small, smooth, rounded leaves resemble a boxwood but soft to the touch — lacking sharp spines typical of many hollies — giving it an elegant, refined look. ‘Lucky Marble’ forms a neat, mounded habit ideal for edging, low hedges, foundation planting, or mass plantings in mixed landscapes. In late spring it produces small four-petaled white flowers (inconspicuous), sometimes followed by near-black berries on female plants, adding subtle seasonal interest. Its compact size, tidy form, and year-round greenery make it a versatile choice for formal or informal gardens, containers or foundation plantings.

0.9–1.2 m tall × 0.9–1.2 m wide

Full sun to partial shade

Late spring to early summer

Zone 5 (-29 to -23 °C)