LittleOne® Blue Holly
Ilex x meserveae 'monwilde' PPAF
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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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Inconspicuous |
Mature Size | Reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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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. |
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. 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Maine on or around April 3rd, 2024, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Estabrook Kennebunk 97 York Street
Kennebunk, Maine 04043 -
Lowe's 1900 Main Street
Sanford, Maine 04073 -
O'donal's Nurseries 6 County Road
Gorham, Maine 04038
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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.