Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
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Holly - Blue Princess, Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess', is a broad, upright, evergreen shrub which eventually matures to 10' to 15' tall by 8' to 10' wide. It features dark purplish stems and glossy, blue-green leaves that have spiny-toothed margins. Tiny, whitish flowers appear in spring and are relatively inconspicuous. Fertilized female flowers give way to abundant, dark red fruit which persists throughout the winter. 'Blue Prince' and 'Blue Princess' need to be planted near each other in order to produce fruit; one 'Blue Prince' will pollinate many female hollies. Blue Princess makes a fantastic, thick hedge, growing to a maximum height of about 15', but can easily be pruned to a lower height. It needs good drainage and a rich, acid soil. Hollies are good companions for rhododendrons and azaleas, and they accept sun or partial shade. Some protection from winter winds and bright winter sun is preferred. Hollies cheer every winter landscape with their dark green leaves and bright red berries. They are truly plants with year-round interest: blooms in the spring, berries in fall, and structure in winter. These plants display vibrantly colored textures in a variety of shapes and can be used as foundation plantings or massed in the shrub border.
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Mature Height |
4 to 5 feet |
Mature Spread |
3 to 4 feet |
Soil Type |
Well drained |
Foliage |
Dark blue green |
Mature Form |
Mound |
Growth Rate |
Medium |
Sun Exposure |
Full sun to partial shade |
Flower Color |
White |
Keywords - Bushes and Shrubs, Evergreen Shrubs, White Flowering Shrubs, Winter Interest Shrubs, Holly Shrubs
