Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese holly 'Green Lustre' (Ilex crenata) is a broad, dense small shrub with decorative, black fruits. It produces creamy white flowers from May to June. The Japanese holly 'Green Lustre' also has roundish, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * tolerates pruning * tolerates urban climates, tolerates shade

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Japanese holly 'Green Lustre' are dark green, roundish, alternate. They are about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese holly 'Green Lustre' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese holly 'Green Lustre' is a small shrub that grows broadly and densely. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The black fruits of Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre' are particularly decorative.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary, bird food plant

Root
Densely branched, close to the surface.