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Ilex meserveae 'Centennial Girl'-Evergreen Shrub-Glossy Leaves and Red Berries 10 Gallon

Ilex meserveae 'Centennial Girl'-Evergreen Shrub-Glossy Leaves and Red Berries 10 Gallon

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Ilex meserveae 'Centennial Girl'

Ilex meserveae 'Centennial Girl'

Description

The 'Centennial Girl' Meserve Holly is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark green leaves and bright red berries. This plant is a hybrid of Ilex aquifolium and Ilex rugosa, offering a beautiful and hardy addition to any garden. The berries provide a striking contrast against the foliage, making it a popular choice for winter interest.

Suggested Uses

This holly is ideal for use as a hedge, foundation planting, or as a specimen plant. It is also excellent for creating privacy screens and can be used in mixed borders for added color and texture.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex meserveae 'Centennial Girl'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Centennial Girl' Meserve Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-10 feet tall and 5-8 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, bees and birds
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, with proper care
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Berries are toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes, for decorative arrangements
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and other acid-loving plants

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 acidic, loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the 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, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent leaf burn
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