Little Rascal® Holly (Male)
Ilex x meserveae 'Mondo'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Platt Hill Nursery, Inc. - Bloomingdale
222 W. Lake St. Bloomingdale IL 60108
- Lowe's
990 West Algonquin Road Arlington Heights IL 60005
- Pesche's Flower Shop & Greenhouse
170 River Road Des Plaines IL 60016
- Lurvey Landscape Supply
Att: A/p Des Plaines IL 60016
| Botanical Pronunciation | I-leks MESS-erv-ay |
|---|---|
| Lore | Holly was named Ilex after a prickly leaf European oak, Quercus ilex. Holly and oaks were both sacred plants to the ancient Celts who honored holly for retaining its foliage through winter. It was believed that the spirits of vegetation were strongest in evergreen plants and therefore brought into homes for winter blessings from nature. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches only 2 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous spring flowers; prized for foliage and as a pollinizer. |
| Design Ideas | This beautiful little holly provides outstanding low growing bright green foliage to gardens. Size makes it a problem solver for small gardens needing a solid evergreen structural shrub. Excellent for neatening up the front of shrub borders and foundation planting. Use in irregular groups for naturalistic planting schemes or line up as an informal edging. Ideal for pots and troughs and raised planters. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden, Small Spaces |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Pollenizer, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Magnolia (Magnolia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!