Ilex crenata 'GREEN LUSTRE'
Ilex crenata 'GREEN LUSTRE'
Japanese holly, box-leaved holly
Japanese holly, box-leaved holly
| SIZE/TYPE | small shrub |
|---|---|
| USUAL HEIGHT | 0.5-0.8m |
| USUAL WIDTH | 0.5-1.5m |
| LEAVES | evergreen broadleaf |
| COLOUR OF LEAVES |
 green |
| 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 |
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| FOR ZONE 7 |
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| BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Evergreen broadleaf |
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.
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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