Description
China Boy Meserve Holly is a hardy evergreen shrub that brings lush greenery to Massachusetts gardens. Its spiny, deep green foliage maintains its color throughout winter, making it a reliable year-round landscape feature. While it does not produce berries, it serves as an essential pollinator for China Girl Meserve Holly.
This low-maintenance shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. China Boy Meserve Holly’s rounded form makes it an excellent choice for hedges, foundation plantings, or mixed borders. With its dense foliage and adaptability, it enhances any garden with structure and lasting greenery.
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 Boy'
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 (15') , width (8')
Blooming Season: small flowers in spring
Growth Rate: slow
Pollination: polinates the female plant
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