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.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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