Landscape Notes: Blue Holly, Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Princess’ represents a species of Holly that is more hardy than other popular species. It has excellent foliage and beautiful berries, and can be used as foundation plants, borders, and hedges.
Exposure/Culture: Blue Holly, Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Princess’ will grow in full sun or shade. Does best in well drained, organic soil. Blue Holly, Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Princess’ is also adaptable to clay soils. Prune to maintain shape.
Other Notes: Blue Holly, Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Princess’ is an exceptional Holly that is not only cold hardy but also has superior color and is almost carefree! Between the glossy green leaves and the purple hue of the stems, this plant adds so much beauty in the summer months. Blue Holly, Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Princess’ as an added bonus to these colors produces red berries during the winter months. What a great way to have color year round in your landscape!
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| Genus |
Ilex |
| Species |
meserveae |
| Container Size |
1 Gallon |
| Foliage Color |
Dark Bluish-Green |
| Mature Height |
8 to 12 Feet |
| Mature Spread |
6 to 8 Feet |
| Soil |
Well Drained |
| Zones |
5-7 |
| Mature Form |
Broad Pyramid to Oval, Dense |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun to Shade |
| Flower Color |
Not Ornamental |
| Fall Color |
Dark Bluish-Green Foliage, Red Berries During Winter |
| Bloom Period |
Spring |
