If you are purchasing nursery stock, please note that we do not ship these items due to agricultural regulations and limited staffing. Some plants may need to be dug and or treated to avoid transplant shock. Please wait for your “Ready for Pickup” notification—if anything requires clarification, such as size differences between plants, we will contact you before pickup.
Landscape Notes:’Green Lustre’ Holly, Ilex crenata is yet another of the ever-popular Japanese Hollies. It provides interesting form, being somewhat flat in habit, yet attaining good size. The leaves are larger than ‘Helleri’ and remind one of ‘Rotundifolia’.
Exposure/Culture:’Green Lustre’ Holly, Ilex crenata does exceptionally well in full sun or partial shade. Does the best in slightly acid, heavy soils. Not suited for sandy soil or dry conditions. ‘Green Lustre’ Holly responds favorably to supplemental fertilizer and water. Prune to shape.
Other Notes:’Green Lustre’ Holly makes a great substitute for boxwoods. It has lustrous dark green leaves and is an easy to grow evergreen shrub. ‘Green Lustre’ Holly produces black berries in the fall to add a visual interest. It can be used as a foundation planting or shrub border.
Plants are not shipped due to agricultural regulations and limited staffing. Shipping for regular products is calculated at checkout. Please chat with us for local delivery prices other than bulk material deliveries!
