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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

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) — pyramidal growth habit that can be easily shaped through pruning; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen, image 69

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — A hybrid of the Ilex aquifolium and Ilex rugosa

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — maintain their distinct coloration year-round; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings, image 73

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — maintain their distinct coloration year-round; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings, image 101

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Female plants need a nearby male pollinator to produce the characteristic berries; making it an excellent choice, image 62

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — It is important to note that the Blue Holly is dioecious; regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — requiring both male and female plants for pollination to occur.<br><br>For optimal growth; pyramidal form perfect, image 77

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — It thrives in full sun to part shade; providing invaluable winter interest

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Blue Holly (Ilex x meserveae) is a hybrid evergreen shrub

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Blue Holly possesses a moderately dense; regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods, image 96

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — providing invaluable winter interest

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — A hybrid of the Ilex aquifolium and Ilex rugosa; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings, image 93

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings; regular watering is necessary, especially during dry, image 60

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — blue-green leaves and vibrant red berries; regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms; providing invaluable winter interest

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 or specimen

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Blue Holly (Ilex x meserveae) is a hybrid evergreen shrub; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings, image 57

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Growing 6-8 feet high and 4-6 feet wide; providing invaluable winter interest

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — which can grow up to 2 to 3 inches long; regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods, image 100

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — It is important to note that the Blue Holly is dioecious; regular watering is necessary, especially during dry, image 104

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — making it an excellent choice for a wide range of climate zones

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — making it an excellent choice for a wide range of climate zones; providing invaluable winter interest, image 67

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half or shade

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