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Ilex meserveae 'China Girl'-Evergreen Shrub-Attracts Pollinators 2/3' h 5 Gallon

Ilex meserveae 'China Girl'-Evergreen Shrub-Attracts Pollinators 2/3' h 5 Gallon

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Ilex meserveae 'China Girl'

Ilex meserveae 'China Girl'

Description

Ilex meserveae 'China Girl', commonly known as China Girl Meserve Holly, is a popular evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark green leaves and bright red berries. This plant is a female cultivar and requires a male pollinator, such as 'China Boy', to produce its characteristic berries.

Suggested Uses

This holly is ideal for use as a hedge, foundation planting, or as a specimen plant in gardens. Its dense foliage makes it an excellent choice for privacy screens, and its berries provide winter interest and attract birds.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex meserveae 'China Girl'
  • Common Name Common Name: China Girl' Meserve Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 6-8 feet tall and 5-7 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, with proper care
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Berries can be toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other hollies, boxwoods, and azaleas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with adequate space for growth
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers slightly acidic, loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure male pollinator is nearby for berry production
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