{"product_id":"ilex-cren-fructu-luteo-230cm-80cm-pot","title":"Ilex cren. Fructu Luteo 230cm 80cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIlex crenata 'Fructu Luteo' is an evergreen holly cultivar valued for its distinctive yellow fruit and dense, lush foliage. This cultivar typically reaches a height of around 230cm, making it an excellent specimen for larger pots or architectural garden schemes. Its reliable growth and attractive structural form ensure it performs consistently within wholesale plant supply and trade houseplant ranges, providing strong visual impact and year-round appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of Ilex crenata 'Fructu Luteo' is dark green with a fine-toothed texture, complemented by bright yellow berries that create a striking contrast throughout the year. It exhibits an upright, bushy growth habit that maintains a neat, structured appearance suitable for formal and informal plantings. This holly cultivar tolerates a range of light conditions, thriving in partial shade as well as filtered indoor light. It demonstrates robust watering tolerance, adapting well to occasional dry spells or irregular watering regimes. Maintenance requirements are moderate, with periodic pruning recommended to preserve shape and encourage fruiting. Its compact growth and vivid fruiting characteristics make it particularly attractive for merchandising in garden centres and commercial interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers value Ilex crenata 'Fructu Luteo' for its consistent commercial reliability, with uniform growth patterns and predictable fruit set across supply batches. While slight variation in berry intensity and foliage density can occur naturally, these differences are controlled and enhance the plant's natural appeal. This cultivar’s adaptability to retail, office, and commercial interior environments makes it a versatile addition to trade houseplants portfolios. Demand remains steady due to its distinctive ornamental qualities and resilience in diverse growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant is ideally placed in retail garden centres on feature benches that highlight its ornamental fruit and foliage. In office environments, it can enliven interior plant schemes where indirect light is available. Commercial settings benefit from its structural form and decorative berries, which contribute to professional and inviting atmospheres. Its visual appeal and manageable size also make it suitable for gift-ready collections during key sales periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIlex crenata 'Fructu Luteo' possesses excellent shelf life, maintaining its vibrant colour and fruit presentation under standard retail conditions. It is well-suited for volume supply, consistently arriving in pots around 80cm diameter with predictable size and quality. Handling and transport are straightforward due to its sturdy branches and tolerant foliage, reducing loss during distribution. Merchandisers can reliably present this cultivar with minimal quality variation at the point of sale, enhancing customer confidence and repeat business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis cultivar requires moderate care, suitable for retail and commercial maintenance without specialised inputs.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates a wide range of indoor light levels, performing well under partial shade and indirect light conditions.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant exhibits good watering tolerance, showing resilience to occasional irregular watering during retail display or commercial use.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts upright, dense growth habit facilitates efficient merchandising and maximises display space in trade settings.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for wholesale plant supply, retail garden centres, commercial interiors, and office environments due to its robust nature.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable during transport and in-store handling, helping to maintain plant quality and reduce losses across the supply chain.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in berry colour intensity and leaf density is controlled, supporting consistent customer expectations across batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"80cm Pot \/ 230cm","offer_id":56960089751878,"sku":"10214775-230cm-80cm-icfl-37","price":953.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/4A038C3D12B79BB9F828F6492E811EDFF325674E3B2E4648989A28C6066E466C.jpg?v=1784144072","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/ilex-cren-fructu-luteo-230cm-80cm-pot","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}