.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Green Lustre' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre' Description A compact, evergreen shrub featuring small, dark green, glossy leaves that form a dense hedge. Highly adaptable with a slow to moderate growth rate, ideal for formal gardens and borders. Suggested Uses Perfect for creating hedges, foundation plantings, topiary, or adding structure to landscape borders. Plant Details Botanical Name: Green Lustre' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre' Common Name: Green Lustre' Japanese Holly Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 feet tall and wide, with a slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 7-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen, small, glossy leaves Bloom Time: Spring (optional small inconspicuous flowers) Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with proper drainage Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to dogs and cats Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Boxwoods, yew, ceanothus, and other conifers Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Space 3-4 feet apart for hedges. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging Soil Type: Adaptable to various well-drained soils Humidity: Tolerant of moderate humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and size Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones; protect from harsh winters if in borderline zones Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in nursery pot Fertilization: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring Special Care: Minimal; ensure adequate watering during dry periods
