Castle Wall® Blue Holly
Ilex x meserveae meserveae 'Heckenstar' PP #14,308
Pronunciation: I-leks MESS-erv-ay
SKU #07494
| Description | This new compact male Blue Holly has lustrous foliage and superior branching to older varieties. An ideal pollenizer for Castle Spire™ Holly; one plant will enable berry production for several female plants. Attractive winter foliage. Pyramidal form is ideal for hedge or foundation plantings. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Pollenizer, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care | Very adaptable; thrives even in wet, boggy soils, both light and heavy. Fertilize in early spring with a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Prune after flowering. Protect from harsh winter wind in northern zones. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-7
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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Christy Webber Farm And Garden Center 2833 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60612 -
Lowe's 1360 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60622 -
Cityescape Garden Center 3022 W. Lake St.
Chicago, Illinois 60612
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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.