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RedCrocus Blue Maid Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae Evergreen Shrub, Beautiful Blue-Green Foliage, Red Berries, Perfect for Hedges & Borders, Hardiness Zones 5-9 5/6' h B&B

RedCrocus Blue Maid Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae Evergreen Shrub, Beautiful Blue-Green Foliage, Red Berries, Perfect for Hedges & Borders, Hardiness Zones 5-9 5/6' h B&B

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Blue Maid' Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid'

Description

A dense evergreen shrub featuring glossy, blue-green foliage and vibrant red berries. Perfect for creating privacy screens or accenting landscape features. Tolerant of pruning and adaptable to various soil types.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, or decorative focal points in gardens and landscapes. Also suitable for container planting on patios or entryways.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Blue Maid' Meserve Holly
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: 3-6 ft tall, 3-4 ft wide; slow to moderate growth rate
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: Mildly Fragrant
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Not typically used as cut flowers
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Boxwoods, rhododendrons, perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Space plants 2-3 ft apart. Plant in spring or fall.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moist soil
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or clay soils
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Tolerant of average to high humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Avoid overwatering; ensure good drainage
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