Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre' (Green Lustre Japanese Holly, Green Lustre Box-Leaved Holly)


Botanical Information

FamilyAquifoliaceae
GenusIlex
Speciescrenata
Cultivar'Green Lustre'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-18)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 0
HeightUp to 5 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionIlex crenata 'Green Lustre' is a compact evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and male flowers.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionMargins crenate (with rounded teeth), dark green.

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