Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre' - 80-100 CM C35

Description
Black fruits emerge from these.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * tolerates pruning * tolerant of urban climates, shade-tolerant

Growth habit
Japanese holly 'Green Lustre' is broad and dense in structure. Slow growing.

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.