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‘Blue Princess’

Holly - Blue

Ilex x meserveae

'Blue Princess'

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  • Evergreen
  • Hardy
  • Winter beauty
Description
Blue Princess' holly is a landscape classic, thanks to its hardiness, handsome evergreen foliage, and red berries. It has a broad, irregular rounded shape. Use 'Blue Prince' as the pollinator.
USDA Zone
5 - 7 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 7'
Width
5 - 7'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Prefers moist, acidic soils. Shallow root system benefits from mulch.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood; however, it's best to avoid pruning female hollies as pruning after bloom removes any developing fruit.

Uses

Hedges; screens; specimen; landscaping.

Growing Tips

Plant a male pollinator within 50' to ensure pollination; one male will pollinate up to 7 females. To minimize winter damage to the evergreen foliage, provide late-season irrigation if necessary and site so that plant is protected from harsh winds and sun.

Features: Evergreen, Winter interest, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Blue, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Evergreen, Winter interest, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Blue, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage