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Castle Wall Meserve Hybrid Holly–Evergreen Shrub–Dense Foliage for Privacy 7 Gallon

Castle Wall Meserve Hybrid Holly–Evergreen Shrub–Dense Foliage for Privacy 7 Gallon

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Ilex meserveae 'Castle Wall' Information Page
Ilex meserveae 'Castle Wall'

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 foliage. This plant is ideal for hedges and screens, providing year-round interest and structure to the garden.

Suggested Uses

Castle Wall Holly is perfect for use as a privacy screen, hedge, or foundation planting. Its dense foliage makes it an excellent choice for windbreaks and wildlife habitats. It can also be used in mixed borders for added texture and color contrast.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex meserveae 'Castle Wall'
  • Common Name Common Name: Castle Wall' Meserve Hybrid Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 5-8 feet tall, 3-5 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-7
  • 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 bees
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • 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: Other hollies, boxwood, and rhododendrons

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 3-5 feet apart
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch 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 fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from harsh winter winds to prevent leaf burn
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