Honey Maid Holly
Ilex x meserveae 'Honey Maid' PP #12,060
SKU
03115
Uniquely patterned blue-green leaves have a creamy-white leaf margin and are complemented by red berries in winter. Great for the mixed shrub border, as a hedge or easily maintained as a foundation plant. Plant with a male holly such as Blue Prince or Castle Wall™ nearby to ensure berry set. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | I-leks MESS-erv-ay |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Grows into a pyramidal shrub 8 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage and ornamental berries. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| 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 | Dramatic Foliage Color, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Magnolia (Magnolia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
Prefers moist, well-drained, rich, slightly acidic soils but highly adaptable. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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