Description
China Girl Meserve Holly is a hardy evergreen shrub that thrives in Massachusetts gardens, offering year-round beauty. Its rich green foliage remains vibrant through winter, while bright red berries create a striking contrast from mid-fall to late winter. To ensure fruit production, pair it with China Boy Meserve Holly for optimal pollination.
With a dense, rounded growth habit, China Girl Meserve Holly is perfect for hedges, privacy screens, or foundation plantings. Its spiny, oval leaves add texture to the landscape and deter browsing deer. This evergreen holly is an excellent choice for gardeners in Massachusetts looking for a resilient, low-maintenance shrub with seasonal interest.
Each plant comes in a #5 (5 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Ilex x meserveae 'China Girl'
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: at least once a week during establishment, then around 2 inches a week
Soil: moist, rich, acidic, well draining soil
Zone: 5 – 8
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: dense evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (10') , width (10')
Blooming Season: berries mid fall – late winter
Growth Rate: slow
Pollination: needs male growing close by to set fruit
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