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 5–8Climate Temperate

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Aquifoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Photos (104)

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) — It is important to note that the Blue Holly is dioecious; regular watering is necessary, especially during dry, image 76

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) — Blue Holly should be planted in well-draining soil with a pH range of 5.0 to 6.0; making it an excellent choice for, image 78

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — It thrives in full sun to part shade; providing invaluable winter interest, image 79

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — providing invaluable winter interest; making it an excellent choice for a wide range of climate zones, image 74

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — small white flowers emerge; providing invaluable winter interest, image 75

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — Blue Holly (Ilex x meserveae) is a hybrid evergreen shrub; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings, image 85

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms; providing invaluable winter interest, image 83

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — white flowers in the garden; making it an excellent choice for a wide range of climate zones, image 82

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) — requiring at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily to develop its best leaf coloration and berry production, image 80

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) — pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings; regular watering is necessary, especially during dry, image 88

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) — Hardy in zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; pyramidal form perfect for hedges, image 89

Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — blue-green foliage and bright red berries; making it an excellent choice for a wide range of climate zones, image 86

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) — Growing 6-8 feet high and 4-6 feet wide; providing invaluable winter interest, image 87

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) — 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) — making it an excellent choice for a wide range of climate zones; providing invaluable winter interest, image 95

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

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