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Japanese Holly, Boxleaf Holly, Box-leaved Holly 'Green Lustre'

Ilexcrenata

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Family

Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ilex (EYE-leks)

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Species

crenata (kre-NAY-tuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Textured

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Green

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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raisedbedbob

Walkerton, VA (Zone 7a) | January 2006 | neutral

In my experience, this cultivar will greatly exceed the maximum height listed. Otherwise it's bullet proof.

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