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HOLLY GREEN LUSTER (3 Gallon) Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre'

HOLLY GREEN LUSTER (3 Gallon) Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre'

Evergreen Shrub with Glossy Dark Green Foliage and Low Mounding Form

Holly Green Luster showcases glossy dark green oval foliage with a dense, low mounding form that provides year-round color and structure. This compact evergreen shrub delivers attractive foliage, black winter berries, and excellent cold hardiness, making it perfect for foundation plantings, low hedges, and mass plantings.

Key Features

  • Glossy Dark Green Foliage: Lustrous oval leaves provide year-round color and interest
  • Dense Low Mounding Form: Compact growth habit wider than tall, perfect for low plantings
  • Black Winter Berries: Inconspicuous flowers followed by attractive black fruit in winter
  • Excellent Cold Hardiness: Hardier than many holly species
  • Low Maintenance: Requires minimal attention once established

Growing Specifications

  • Light: Full sun to part shade
  • Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 6' wide
  • Hardiness: Zones 5-8
  • Type: Evergreen shrub
  • Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size. Takes well to shearing for formal hedges.

Landscape Uses

Perfect for foundation plantings, low hedges, mass plantings, and mixed borders. Pairs beautifully with other evergreens and flowering shrubs. Excellent choice for adding year-round structure, low mounding form, and cold-hardy evergreen presence to landscapes.

Care & Growing Conditions

Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once established. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer.

For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.

Pricing & Availability

All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.

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