Description
The Japanese Holly – Green Lustre (Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre') is a handsome evergreen shrub known for its glossy dark green foliage and oval-shaped form. This shrub thrives in a variety of light conditions, ranging from full sun to part shade. It requires regular watering and well-draining soil to flourish and is ideally suited for Zones 6 to 9.
This shrub typically grows in an oval shape, forming a dense and mounding habit with a wider spread. At maturity, it reaches a height of around 4 feet with a width of approximately 8 feet. Its low-growing nature and wider spread make it an excellent choice for foundation plantings or hedges.
During the spring blooming season, the Green Lustre Japanese Holly produces inconspicuous flowers, which are followed by an abundance of black berries in mid-fall. These berries add to the ornamental value of the shrub, providing visual interest during the winter months.
One of the notable attributes of the Green Lustre Japanese Holly is its hardiness, making it more resilient than many other species of holly. Its dark green evergreen foliage remains glossy and attractive throughout the year, enhancing the beauty of garden landscapes.
Overall, the Green Lustre Japanese Holly is a versatile and attractive shrub that adds year-round interest to garden landscapes. Whether used as a foundation plant, hedge, or mass planting, its dense and mounding habit makes it a valuable addition to garden designs in Zones 6 to 9.
Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Ilex Crenata Green Lustre
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: regular watering
Soil: well draining soil
Zone: 6 – 9
Plant Shape: oval
Plant Type: evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (4'), width (8')
Blooming Season: spring
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