| Ilex x meserveae Blue Maid | |
| Holly Blue Maid® | |
| Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Maid', also known as Blue Holly, this fast growing evergreen has dark glossy green foliage. Broad pyramidal shape and an abundance of red berries makes this perfect for any landscape. Plant in full sun to part shade. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Maid' Common Name: Holly Blue Maid® Features: Evergreen, Produces Berries, Grown For Foliage, Winter Interest Bloom Time: Fall Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Attracts Birds Resists Deer Mature Plant Size: 8 - 10 feet Zone 5 - 9 | |
| Feed March and November with Hollytone. Mulch January and June. Deep soak with Miracid every 2 weeks the first two summers after planting. Spray in November with Wiltpruf to prevent dessication. Shear several times from April til July for desired shape. | |
| Attractive hedges or border plants | |
| Full sun, moist well drained soil | |
| Evergreen, Produces Berries, Winter Interest | |
| Large-leaved types should be selectively thinned. Small-leaved types, | |
| Fall, Grown For Foliage | |
| 12' | |
| 8' | |
| Hardy, fast growing evergreen shrub | |
| Full Sun-Partial Sun | |
| -30 to -20 deg. F | |
| Water regularly as needed | |
| Dark lustrous-green ovalish, oblong with spiny teeth foliage | |
| Bright red berries |