Description
Blue Maid Meserve Holly (Ilex x meserveae) is a hardy evergreen shrub known for its attractive pyramidal shape and striking red berries that add a festive touch from mid-fall through winter. Its spiny blue-green leaves retain their color year-round, providing a vibrant contrast to the bright berries. This holly is perfect for creating a traditional winter landscape, with its dense, multi-stemmed growth offering visual interest and a refined appearance. For fruit production, a male pollinator like Blue Stallion is required, making it an ideal companion plant.
With low-maintenance needs, Blue Maid Holly thrives in a variety of garden settings, from formal hedges to naturalized areas. It’s best pruned in late winter after the danger of extreme cold has passed, ensuring a healthy, full shape. This shrub also attracts birds, adding life to the winter garden. Blue Maid Holly’s versatility and resilience make it a great choice for year-round landscape enhancement.
What is the Garden Drop Program?
Transform the garden into a breathtaking oasis with the hassle-free Garden Drop Program! Experience the convenience of having vibrant plants delivered individually straight from the farm to your doorstep. Perfect for gifting to loved ones or treating yourself. Order now for an unforgettable garden transformation. Say farewell to the limitations of local availability. Available for delivery across Massachusetts.
Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers pot. They will ship individually, directly from our grower to your home garden.
Plant Specs:
Other Names: Blue Maid Meserve Holly
Color: red, blue-green
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: water when top 2 inches of soil is dry
Soil: rich, acidic, evenly moist, well draining soil
Zone: 5 – 9
Plant Shape: pyramidal form
Plant Type: multi-stemmed evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (15'), width (12')
Blooming Season: red berries mid fall – late winter
Growth Rate Per Year: medium growth
Pollinator?: requires a male pollinator
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