Blue Girl Holly
Ilex X Meserveae 'Blue Girl'
Overview
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Girl', commonly known as Blue Girl Holly, is a hardy, broadleaf evergreen shrub standing 6 to 8 feet tall with a 4 to 6 feet spread. It showcases glossy, blue-green foliage with spiny margins and small, white spring flowers. For optimal berry production, plant near a 'Blue Boy' pollinator. Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Perfect for hedges or foundation plantings.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–8
Shape & size
Classification
- Family
- Aquifoliaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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