Blue Maid Holly
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Maid'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | I-leks MESS-erv-ay |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | Get the fruit and pollinator in one pot for a perfect foundation plant, backdrop, hedge or screen. Plant as a single specimen that is gorgeous under snowfall, or line it up to create a dense hedge. Use to soften unsightly corners of fences or buildings, or plant at the back of shrub and perennial borders for reliable year round foliage. Perfect for holiday crafts. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Accent |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Magnolia (Magnolia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant