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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 5–8Climate 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) — pyramidal growth habit that can be easily shaped through pruning; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen, image 97
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — or striking specimen in the landscape.<br><br>The sharply toothed leaves; providing invaluable winter interest, image 99
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) — maintain their distinct coloration year-round; pyramidal form perfect for hedges or specimen plantings, image 101
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — providing invaluable winter interest; making it an excellent choice for a wide range of climate zones, image 102
Blue Holly (Ilex X Meserveae) — small white flowers emerge; providing invaluable winter interest, image 103
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) — This versatility makes it an ideal candidate for use as a hedge; making it an excellent choice for a wide range of, image 98

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