Description

Ilex x meserveae 'China Girl,' commonly known as China Girl Meserve Holly, is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its glossy blue-green foliage and bright red berries. The traditional spiny leaves maintain their rich color year-round, while the abundance of red berries adds vibrant interest from mid-fall to late winter. This large, spreading shrub is perfect for adding seasonal color and texture to the landscape, creating a classic, festive look.

Ideal for zones 5 to 9, China Girl Holly thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires a male pollinator, such as China Boy Holly, for berry production. Its rounded form and dense foliage make it a great choice for hedges, borders, or as an ornamental feature. This low-maintenance shrub brings year-round appeal with minimal effort.

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Each plant comes in a #2 (2 gallon) growers pot. They will ship individually, directly from our grower to your home garden.

Plant Specs:

Other Names: China Girl Meserve Holly, Blue Holly
Color: blue-green
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: dont allow the plant to dry out, more while becoming established or indoors
Soil: well draining, rich, acidic, moist soil
Zone: 5 – 9

Plant Shape: rounded shape
Plant Type: evergreen holly, evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (10'), width (10')
Blooming Season: red berries mid fall – late winter. Needs male polinator.
Growth Rate Per Year: 12″ – 24″

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