.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 dense, evergreen shrub characterized by small, glossy, dark green foliage. Ideal for hedges and borders, with a compact growth habit and low maintenance requirements. Suggested Uses Perfect for creating formal hedges, foundation plantings, or low-maintenance landscaping. Suitable for bonsai and container planting. Plant Details Botanical Name: Green Lustre' Japanese Holly Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre' Common Name: Green Lustre' Japanese Holly Size & Growth: Typically reaches 1-2 feet in height with a spreading, bushy habit, growing about 3-4 inches per year. Hardiness Zones: 6-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Not typically flowering Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: Yes, when provided bright indirect light Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other evergreen shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose well-draining soil and plant in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly until established. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-draining soil. Humidity: Tolerant of average home humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and size. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and heavy snow in colder zones. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in the nursery container. Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Special Care: Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
