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Ilex meserveae 'Blue Princess'-Evergreen Shrub-Attracts Birds 2.5/3' h B&B

Ilex meserveae 'Blue Princess'-Evergreen Shrub-Attracts Birds 2.5/3' h B&B

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Ilex meserveae 'Blue Princess'

Ilex meserveae 'Blue Princess'

Description

Ilex meserveae 'Blue Princess', commonly known as Blue Princess Holly, is a popular evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark blue-green leaves and bright red berries. This plant is often used for hedges and screens due to its dense growth habit and attractive foliage.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a privacy hedge, foundation planting, or as a specimen plant. Its berries provide winter interest and attract birds, making it a great addition to wildlife gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex meserveae 'Blue Princess'
  • Common Name Common Name: Blue Princess' Meserve Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 8-12 feet tall and 6-8 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 birds
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Berries are 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, ensuring the root ball is level with the ground surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, loamy soil but adaptable to a range of soil types.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots from extreme cold.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Regularly check for pests like scale and treat as necessary.
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