{"product_id":"nse7374-redcrocus","title":"RedCrocus Castle Spire Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae Evergreen Shrub, Pet \u0026 Deer Resistant, Container Friendly, Low Maintenance, Attractive Winter Interest 4\/5' h B\u0026B","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .plant-container {\n    font-family: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .plant-container ul {\n    list-style: none;\n    padding-left: 0;\n    margin-left: 0;\n  }\n\n  .plant-container li {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    padding-left: 0;\n  }\n\n  .plant-container img {\n    width: 24px;\n    height: auto;\n    margin-right: 10px;\n    vertical-align: middle;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-container\"\u003e\n  \u003ch1\u003eCastle Spire' Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae 'Castle Spire'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section plant-description\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA durable, evergreen shrub featuring dense, spiny foliage with vibrant blue-green leaves. It exhibits a upright pyramidal growth habit and produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by bright red berries in fall and winter, making it an excellent specimen for winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section suggested-uses\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSuggested Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIdeal for hedge screens, foundation plantings, and decorative accents in landscape designs. Its year-round foliage provides privacy, while berries attract birds and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section plant-details\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/botanical_name.png\" alt=\"Botanical Name Icon\"\u003e Botanical Name: Ilex meserveae 'Castle Spire'\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/common_name.png\" alt=\"Common Name Icon\"\u003e Common Name: Castle Spire' Meserve Holly\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/size_growth.png\" alt=\"Size \u0026amp; Growth Icon\"\u003e Size \u0026amp; Growth: 8-10 ft tall, 3-4 ft wide; slow to moderate growth rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/hardiness_zones.png\" alt=\"Hardiness Zones Icon\"\u003e Hardiness Zones: 6-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/foliage_type.png\" alt=\"Foliage Type Icon\"\u003e Foliage Type: Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/bloom_time.png\" alt=\"Bloom Time Icon\"\u003e Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/growth_rate.png\" alt=\"Growth Rate Icon\"\u003e Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/light_requirements.png\" alt=\"Light Requirements Icon\"\u003e Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/attracts_pollinators.png\" alt=\"Pollinators Icon\"\u003e Attracts Pollinators: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/indoor_friendly.png\" alt=\"Indoor Friendly Icon\"\u003e Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/container_friendly.png\" alt=\"Container Friendly Icon\"\u003e Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/deer_resistant.png\" alt=\"Deer Resistant Icon\"\u003e Deer Resistant: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/pet_warning.png\" alt=\"Pet Warning Icon\"\u003e Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/fragrant.png\" alt=\"Fragrant Icon\"\u003e Fragrant: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/cut_flower.png\" alt=\"Cut Flower Icon\"\u003e Cut Flower: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/grows_well_with.png\" alt=\"Grows Well With Icon\"\u003e Grows Well With: Boxwoods, yews, and other evergreen shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section plant-care\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/planting_instructions.png\" alt=\"Planting Instructions Icon\"\u003e Planting Instructions: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at same depth. Water thoroughly after planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/soil_moisture.png\" alt=\"Soil Moisture Icon\"\u003e Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/soil_type.png\" alt=\"Soil Type Icon\"\u003e Soil Type: Acid to neutral pH, loamy or sandy\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/humidity.png\" alt=\"Humidity Icon\"\u003e Humidity: Average to high humidity preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/pruning_instructions.png\" alt=\"Pruning Instructions Icon\"\u003e Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/winter_care.png\" alt=\"Winter Care Icon\"\u003e Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones; hardy to zone 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/planting_depth.png\" alt=\"Planting Depth Icon\"\u003e Planting Depth: Same as container or root ball height\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/fertilization.png\" alt=\"Fertilization Icon\"\u003e Fertilization: Apply balanced shrub fertilizer in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/special_care.png\" alt=\"Special Care Icon\"\u003e Special Care: Protect from strong winds and harsh winter conditions for optimal health\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RedCrocus","offers":[{"title":"4\/5' h B\u0026B","offer_id":55712339722313,"sku":"nse7374-redcrocus","price":1396.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/5806\/8809\/files\/NSE7374_Ilex_meserveae__27Castle_Spire_27_1_48a1232c-8d7a-47f2-a7b5-f095991f3f66.jpg?v=1774119039","url":"https:\/\/redcrocus.com\/products\/nse7374-redcrocus","provider":"RedCrocus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}