Castle Wall® Blue Holly
Ilex x meserveae 'Heckenstar' PP #14,308
SKU
07494
This new compact male Blue Holly has lustrous foliage and superior branching to older varieties. An ideal pollenizer for Castle Spire™ Holly; one plant will enable berry production for several female plants. Attractive winter foliage. Pyramidal form is ideal for hedge or foundation plantings.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- 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 |
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Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
Growth Habit | Columnar |
Landscape Use | Green Wall, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Very Wet Areas, Windbreak, Woodland Garden |
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. |
Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
Special Feature | Pollenizer, Tolerates Wet Soils, Compact Form |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Very adaptable; thrives even in wet, boggy soils, both light and heavy. Fertilize in early spring with a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Prune after flowering. Protect from harsh winter wind in northern zones.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 7

Your climate may be too cold for this plant