Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly
Ilex x meserveae 'WillEmer'
Pronunciation: I-leks MESS-erv-ay
SKU #01488
| Description | A cold-hardy, male holly with a dense habit and small, glossy, blue-green leaves. The evergreen foliage takes on a burgundy tint during the winter months. Naturally forms a tidy, compact, rounded shape that seldom needs pruning. Excellent for foundation plantings and low hedges. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Insignificant; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Pollenizer, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| 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 | Barrier, Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Magnolia (Magnolia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
| Care | Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Pruning is generally unnecessary but may be done in late winter to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!
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Earl May Garden Center 7701 S.e. Bloomfield Road
Des Moines, Iowa 50320 -
Devries Outdoors 5430 Lower Beaver Rd.
Des Moines, Iowa 50310 -
Ted Lare Design 2701 Cumming Ave.
Cumming, Iowa 50061
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