national PLANT NETWORK's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening, ilex lusterleaf is a striking evergreen holly valued for its glossy dark green foliage and strong upright form that delivers year round structure and polish to the landscape, it grows about 20 to 30 ft. tall and 15 to 20 ft. wide forming a dense pyramidal to oval shape that works beautifully as a specimen tree, privacy screen, hedge, or foundation planting, in spring, small white flowers appear and on female plants may be followed by bright red berries when pollinated, adding seasonal interest and wildlife appeal, this holly thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of well drained soils, water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots, then water as needed once established, ilex lusterleaf offers dependable evergreen beauty, refined texture, and long term performance in a wide range of garden settings.