Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince'
Holly
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Dark blue-green, leathery foliage
- Purple stems
- Ability to pollinate any female x meserveae holly
- Extremely hardy
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Evergreen
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Plant in a site protected from the wind and provide part afternoon shade in hot summer climates. One male plant is sufficient to pollinate multiple female plants. Mulching is beneficial. Fertilize lightly in spring with an acidic or Holly fertilizer
Height: 8-10 ft
Spread: 6-7 ft
Price Level 1: $54.99~#3
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Naturalizing
- Evergreen
- Garden
- Low Maintenance
- Salt Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Ilex
Common Name: Holly
Bushy, evergreen holly with glossy blue-green to green leaves and prominent spiny margins. Greenish-white flowers bloom in small clusters in mid to late spring. Flowers are followed by showy, bright red berries on female plants in fall, persisting through the winter. Great for borders, hedges and foundation plantings.