RedCrocus Blue Maid Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae Evergreen Shrub, Blue-Green Foliage, Red Berries, Privacy Screen, Hedge, Foundation Plant, Well-Drained Soil, Zone 6-9 3/4' h 15 Gallon

Name: RedCrocus Blue Maid Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae Evergreen Shrub, Blue-Green Foliage, Red Berries, Privacy Screen, Hedge, Foundation Plant, Well-Drained Soil, Zone 6-9 3/4' h 15 Gallon
Brand: RedCrocus
SKU: nse0012-redcrocus
Price: 620.00 USD
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Pot Size 3/4' h 15 Gallon

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Blue Maid' Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid'

Description

A compact, evergreen shrub featuring attractive bluish-green foliage and vibrant red berries. Provides excellent privacy screening and winter interest.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for hedge borders, foundation plantings, and privacy screens in residential and commercial landscapes.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid'
Common Name: Blue Maid' Meserve Holly
Size & Growth: 4-6 ft tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate
Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Indoor Friendly: Not Recommended
Container Friendly: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested
Fragrant: No
Cut Flower: No
Grows Well With: Boxwoods, Rhododendrons, Azaleas

Care Tips

Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with full sun to partial shade.
Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, fertile soil.
Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity levels.
Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape.
Winter Care: Minimal extra protection needed in hardiness zones 6-7; mulch to protect roots if necessary.
Planting Depth: Set roots at same depth as in nursery container.
Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring.
Special Care: Avoid heavy pruning late in the season to prevent frost damage.