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Blue Holly

Ilex X Meserveae

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Overview

Blue Holly (Ilex x meserveae) is a hybrid evergreen shrub, renowned for its glossy, blue-green foliage and bright red berries. Growing 6-8 feet high and 4-6 feet wide, it boasts a dense, pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings. Hardy in zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Female plants need a nearby male pollinator to produce the characteristic berries.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–8Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — This versatility makes it an ideal candidate for use as a hedge; making it an excellent choice for a wide range of, image 70
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — it is distinguished by its high tolerance to cold; making it an excellent choice for a wide range of climate zones, image 66Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen, image 81Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — maintain their distinct coloration year-roundBlue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantingsBlue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — The Blue Holly (Ilex x meserveae) is a striking evergreen shrub renowned for its glossy; providing invaluable, image 91Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — small white flowers emerge; providing invaluable winter interest, image 103+100

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — This versatility makes it an ideal candidate for use as a hedge; making it an excellent choice for a wide range of, image 70
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — it is distinguished by its high tolerance to cold; making it an excellent choice for a wide range of climate zones, image 66
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen, image 81
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — maintain their distinct coloration year-round
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — The Blue Holly (Ilex x meserveae) is a striking evergreen shrub renowned for its glossy; providing invaluable, image 91
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — small white flowers emerge; providing invaluable winter interest, image 103
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Growing 6-8 feet high and 4-6 feet wide; providing invaluable winter interest, image 59
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Hardy in zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; pyramidal form perfect for hedges, image 61
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — it is distinguished by its high tolerance to cold; making it an excellent choice for a wide range of climate zones
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — requiring both male and female plants for pollination to occur.<br><br>For optimal growth; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — pyramidal growth habit that can be easily shaped through pruning; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Blue Holly (Ilex x meserveae) is a hybrid evergreen shrub; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — blue-green leaves and vibrant red berries; regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods, image 92
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — it is distinguished by its high tolerance to cold; making it an excellent choice for a wide range of climate zones, image 94
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings; regular watering is necessary, especially during dry, image 88
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — requiring at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily to develop its best leaf coloration and berry production
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half or shade; regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods, image 84
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — which can grow up to 2 to 3 inches long; regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods, image 72
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Female plants need a nearby male pollinator to produce the characteristic berries; making it an excellent choice for a wide
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — A hybrid of the Ilex aquifolium and Ilex rugosa; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings, image 65
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Female plants need a nearby male pollinator to produce the characteristic berries; making it an excellent choice, image 90
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — providing invaluable winter interest; making it an excellent choice for a wide range of climate zones
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