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Ilex crenata Green Lustre-Compact Evergreen Shrub 5 Gallon

Ilex crenata Green Lustre-Compact Evergreen Shrub 5 Gallon

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Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre' - Plant Catalog

Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre'

Description

Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre', commonly known as Green Lustre Japanese Holly, is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its dense, glossy foliage and compact growth habit. It is often used as a hedge or foundation plant due to its ability to maintain a neat appearance with minimal pruning.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a low hedge, foundation planting, or in mixed borders. Its compact size also makes it suitable for container gardening and topiary.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre'
  • Common Name Common Name: Green Lustre Japanese Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 3-4 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Insignificant flowers in spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 3-4 feet apart.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid planting in areas with poor drainage.
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