Description
Blue Princess Meserve Holly is a stunning evergreen shrub, perfect for Massachusetts landscapes. Its deep blue-green spiny foliage provides year-round interest, while brilliant red berries add a festive touch from fall through winter. To ensure berry production, pair it with a compatible male pollinator like Blue Prince Meserve Holly.
This hardy holly thrives in partial to full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for hedges or foundation plantings. Blue Princess Meserve Holly maintains its rich color throughout the winter, offering vibrant contrast to snowy landscapes. With its dense growth habit and elegant form, it serves as a striking focal point or a lush privacy screen.
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 'Blue Princess'
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: pyramidal
Plant Type: dense evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (8') , width (8')
Blooming Season: berries mid fall – late winter
Growth Rate: slow
Pollination: needs male growing close by to set fruit
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