Illustrative photo.
Ilex crenata 'GREEN LUSTRE' Japanese holly, box-leaved holly
size/type
small shrub,small shrub
usual height
0,5-0,8m
usual width
0,5-1,5m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full to partial sun
soil type
acidic (peaty) to neutral
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
5b (down to -27°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Green Lustre is a fantastic variety of Japanese box-leaved holly. This carefree shrub has deep green, glossy, almost flat, healthy leaves. It is low growing, mound-forming, and if you grow several plants together in a few years they will join into one cover of green mounds. It is spine-less and disease-free.
Growing conditions and care
It grows slowly to medium fast (conditions pending). It can be pruned and clipped in almost any way in early spring or by end July. Japanese holly is usually trouble-free, tolerates any soil and can withstand summer dry spells once established. However, for best results and leaf colour grow it in medium fertile, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil. Fully hardy to min. -27°C (USDA zone 5b).
Last update: 15-02-2009.
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