Species: Ilex x meserveae
(eye'leks me-serv'eye-ee)
Blue Holly; Meserve Hybrid Holly
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
Blue Hollies are created from hybridizing other hollies together. Some are I. rugosa x I. aquifolium hybrids; someI. cornuta x I. rugosa hybrids; some are other hybrid altogether. Cultivars vary depending on habit, quantity/quality/color of fruit, and cold-hardiness.
'Blue Angel', 'Blue Boy', 'Blue Girl', 'Blue Maid', 'Blue Prince', 'Blue Princess', 'Blue Stallion', 'China Boy', 'China Girl', 'Dragon Lady', 'Golden Girl', 'Gretchen', 'Honey Maid', 'Little Rascal ', 'Scallywag'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub 4 to 8 feet
8' (spread 8' - varies with cultivars)
Evergreen
tolerates cold temperatures
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade, Shade
5a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
dioecious broad-leaved evergreen; best red berries occur when in full sun; glossy, dark green to blue-green foliage
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
relatively trouble-free
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
hybrid of Ilex rugosa x Ilex aquifolium; not deer resistant
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
