The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Green Lustre Japanese holly

Family: Aquifoliaceae (holly family)

Distribution: Species native to n.e. Asia

Hardiness: USDA Zone 6

Life form: Evergreen shrub

Comments: A broadleaf evergreen female ranging in height from 5-10' with a similar spread. Lustrous dark green foliage is retained year-round. Flowers are dull greenish white (May-June) giving way to berrylike fruits (September-October). Requires male nearby for fruit production. Good substitute for boxwood. Use in the border, foundation planting or as a low hedge.