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Castle Wall® Blue Holly
Ilex x meserveae meserveae 'Heckenstar'
Pronunciation: I-leks MESS-erv-ay
SKU #07494
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and 3 to 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | 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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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Pollenizer, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Pollenizer, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.