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RedCrocus Green Lustre Japanese Holly Ilex crenata- Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Borders 20/24" h, 2/3' w 10 Gallon

RedCrocus Green Lustre Japanese Holly Ilex crenata- Evergreen Shrub for Hedges & Borders 20/24" h, 2/3' w 10 Gallon

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Green Lustre' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre'

Description

A compact, evergreen shrub featuring small, dark green, glossy leaves that form a dense hedge. Highly adaptable with a slow to moderate growth rate, ideal for formal gardens and borders.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for creating hedges, foundation plantings, topiary, or adding structure to landscape borders.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Green Lustre' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre'
  • Common Name: Green Lustre' Japanese Holly
  • Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 feet tall and wide, with a slow to moderate growth rate
  • Hardiness Zones: 7-9
  • Foliage Type: Evergreen, small, glossy leaves
  • Bloom Time: Spring (optional small inconspicuous flowers)
  • Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with proper drainage
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With: Boxwoods, yew, ceanothus, and other conifers

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Space 3-4 feet apart for hedges.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging
  • Soil Type: Adaptable to various well-drained soils
  • Humidity: Tolerant of moderate humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and size
  • Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones; protect from harsh winters if in borderline zones
  • Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in nursery pot
  • Fertilization: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care: Minimal; ensure adequate watering during dry periods
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