Holly Days Nursery Green Lustre Holly

Since the Green Lustre Holly reaches a mature spread of 5 to 6 feet, you should space them approximately 4 to 5 feet apart on center to allow for a dense, overlapping screen once they reach maturity.

The Green Lustre Holly is dioecious, meaning it requires a male pollinator nearby to produce the signature red berries. If you want the seasonal color, ensure you have a compatible male holly variety planted in the vicinity.

This variety has a naturally dense, upright growth habit, so it requires very little maintenance. You can lightly prune it in late winter or early spring if you want to encourage a tighter form or manage its size.

The Green Lustre Holly prefers well-drained soil and may struggle in heavy, waterlogged clay. If your soil is dense, consider amending the planting area with organic matter or planting on a slight mound to improve drainage.

While it is primarily designed for landscape use, it can be kept in a large container for a few seasons. However, because it grows up to 6 feet wide, it will eventually require transplanting into the ground to thrive long-term.