Green Luster Holly — Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre'

Green Luster Holly (Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre') is a superbly dense, compact evergreen shrub that brings refined, year-round structure and deep lustrous green color to the landscape — a naturally mounding, tightly branched holly with waxy-smooth, small dark green leaves that hold their rich color beautifully through all four seasons, making it an outstanding alternative to boxwood for hedges, foundation plantings, and formal borders. In spring, inconspicuous white flowers bloom, and when both male and female plants are present, small clusters of ornamental black fruits develop in fall and persist through winter, adding wildlife interest for birds. The compact, self-maintaining habit requires minimal pruning to stay neat and tidy. Thrives in moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in full to part sun. Protect from harsh afternoon sun in hotter climates to prevent leaf scorch. Hardy to Zone 5.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Note: Hollies are dioecious — plant both male and female for fruit production. Watch for mites, scale, and leaf spot. Protect from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Camellia, Magnolia, Rhododendron

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.