Glow Pop Japanese holly

Glow Pop® Japanese holly is a compact evergreen shrub with a rounded form and bright yellow-green foliage. The named selection, ‘NCIC1,’ reaches about 2–3 feet tall and wide, adding a vivid accent to a border or container ([Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/ilex/glow-pop-japanese-holly-ilex-crenata), [Spring Meadow Nursery](https://springmeadownursery.com/plantfinder/glow-pop-ilex-46740)). ## Size and siting Plant it in full sun or part sun; the breeder reports that foliage color and form are strongest with some sun. Published hardiness recommendations vary: Spring Meadow lists Zones 5–8, while Proven Winners lists 5b–9b, so consider local winter exposure and microclimate when choosing a site. The selection is female and may produce black berries when a male pollinator is nearby. ## Soil and seasonal interest Provide moist, acidic soil with good drainage. Its yellow-green evergreen foliage gives year-round interest, and small white flowers are listed for spring. Use it along an edge or as a low hedge, repeat it in a mass planting, or grow it in a container. ## Selection identity The breeder identifies the denomination as ‘NCIC1’; the U.S. plant patent record names Ilex crenata ‘NCIC1’ as PP36,671 ([patent record](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP36671P2/en)). ## Maintenance Keep soil evenly moist while the plant establishes and during dry spells; the product profile rates its water needs as average. Pruning is seldom needed, but trim lightly in late winter if shaping is desired. Proven Winners recommends applying evergreen fertilizer in spring.