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Castle Wall Meserve Hybrid Holly-Dense Evergreen Shrub-Great for Privacy 3/4' h 10 Gallon

Castle Wall Meserve Hybrid Holly-Dense Evergreen Shrub-Great for Privacy 3/4' h 10 Gallon

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Ilex meserveae 'Castle Wall' Information Page
Ilex meserveae 'Castle Wall' Plant Catalog

Ilex meserveae 'Castle Wall'

Description

Ilex meserveae 'Castle Wall', commonly known as Castle Wall Meserve Hybrid Holly, is a robust evergreen shrub known for its dense, upright growth habit and glossy, dark green leaves. It serves as an excellent hedge or privacy screen and provides year-round interest in the garden.

Suggested Uses

Castle Wall Holly is ideal for use as a hedge, foundation planting, or accent plant. It can also be used in mixed borders and is effective in providing a backdrop for other flowering shrubs and perennials.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex meserveae 'Castle Wall'
  • Common Name Common Name: Castle Wall Meserve Hybrid Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 5-8 feet tall and 3-4 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, attracts bees
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers
  • 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: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and other acid-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels are sufficient
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • 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: Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases
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