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LittleOne® Blue Holly
Ilex x meserveae 'MonWilde' PPAF
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Shop Now >| Description | The only true dwarf female blue holly. Forms a compact, rounded shrub with lovely glossy green foliage. Bears an impressive amount of red berries in fall, holding into winter. Works perfectly as a low hedge or a foundation planting. Needs to be planted near a male blue holly for berry set. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Ornamental Berries, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | 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. Needs to be planted within 30 ft. of a male cultivar to set berries. One male shrub can pollinize 6 female shrubs. |
| Description | The only true dwarf female blue holly. Forms a compact, rounded shrub with lovely glossy green foliage. Bears an impressive amount of red berries in fall, holding into winter. Works perfectly as a low hedge or a foundation planting. Needs to be planted near a male blue holly for berry set. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Ornamental Berries, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | 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. Needs to be planted within 30 ft. of a male cultivar to set berries. One male shrub can pollinize 6 female shrubs. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 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.



