Blue Maid Holly
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Maid'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Your plant(s) will ship to the garden center you chose within the next 21 days. Your plants are actively growing and we will only deliver them once they meet our rigorous quality standards.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Foliage Garden
120 W. 28th St. New York NY 10001
- Holiday Flowers & Plants
118 W. 28th St. New York NY 10001
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- Tropical Plants & Orchids Inc.
106 W 28th Street New York NY 10001
| 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 | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Accent, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fruit Poisonous, Ornamental Berries, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
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: 7
Good to grow!