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Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly
Ilex x meserveae 'WillEmer'
Pronunciation: I-leks MESS-erv-ay
SKU #01488
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | A cold-hardy, male holly with a dense habit and small, glossy, blue-green leaves. The evergreen foliage takes on a burgundy tint during the winter months. Naturally forms a tidy, compact, rounded shape that seldom needs pruning. Excellent for foundation plantings and low hedges. |
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| Bloom Time | Insignificant; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Pollenizer, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| 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 | Barrier, Border, Container, Hedge |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Magnolia (Magnolia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | A cold-hardy, male holly with a dense habit and small, glossy, blue-green leaves. The evergreen foliage takes on a burgundy tint during the winter months. Naturally forms a tidy, compact, rounded shape that seldom needs pruning. Excellent for foundation plantings and low hedges. |
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| Bloom Time | Insignificant; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Pollenizer, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Magnolia (Magnolia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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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.
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.