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Berri-Magic® Royalty Holly Combination
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince' & 'Blue Princess'
Pronunciation: I-leks MESS-erv-ay
SKU #04513
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.
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| Description | A profusion of bright red berries fall through winter is assured because a male pollenizer is planted in the same container. Dense, dark blue-green foliage on blue-purple stems creates a beautiful specimen or hedge; tolerates shearing well. Long lasting ornamental fruit is great for use as a holiday decoration. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Pollenizer, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | No pollinator is needed to enjoy the spectacular berries of this Holly. Its foliage makes a perfect backdrop for light-colored plants. Plant as single specimen (gorgeous under snowfall) or line it up for a reliably dense hedge. Use to soften unsightly corners of fences or buildings, or plant at the back of shrub and perennial borders for reliable year-round foliage. Leave unsheared to attain full height and width for screens or to disguise utilities. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Snowberry (Symphoricarpus); Azalea (Azalea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape. |
| History | This is a unique combination of both male and female plants are meservae hybrids. This group of improved hybrids was derived from crosses between cold hardy prostrate Ilex rugosa and the popular English holly, Ilex aquifolium. The series was developed by Mrs. F. Leighton Meservae of St. James, New York with repeated crossing during a breeding stint in the 1960s. |
| Lore | Holly has long been a favorite red berried evergreen for holiday decorating. |
Details
| Description | A profusion of bright red berries fall through winter is assured because a male pollenizer is planted in the same container. Dense, dark blue-green foliage on blue-purple stems creates a beautiful specimen or hedge; tolerates shearing well. Long lasting ornamental fruit is great for use as a holiday decoration. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Pollenizer, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
Style
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | No pollinator is needed to enjoy the spectacular berries of this Holly. Its foliage makes a perfect backdrop for light-colored plants. Plant as single specimen (gorgeous under snowfall) or line it up for a reliably dense hedge. Use to soften unsightly corners of fences or buildings, or plant at the back of shrub and perennial borders for reliable year-round foliage. Leave unsheared to attain full height and width for screens or to disguise utilities. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Snowberry (Symphoricarpus); Azalea (Azalea); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape. |
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History
| History | This is a unique combination of both male and female plants are meservae hybrids. This group of improved hybrids was derived from crosses between cold hardy prostrate Ilex rugosa and the popular English holly, Ilex aquifolium. The series was developed by Mrs. F. Leighton Meservae of St. James, New York with repeated crossing during a breeding stint in the 1960s. |
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| Lore | Holly has long been a favorite red berried evergreen for holiday decorating. |
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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.