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‘China Boy’
Holly - Blue
Ilex x meserveae
'China Boy'
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- Evergreen
- Hardy
- Shade tolerant
- Description
'China Boy' and 'China Girl' were noted breeder Kathleen Meserve's attempt to introduce more heat tolerance into her famous blue hollies by breeding with Ilex cornuta. 'China Boy' has olive green foliage and serves to pollinate 'China Girl'.
- USDA Zone
- 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 7 - 10'
- Width
- 7 - 10'
- Finish Time
- 1.5 seasons
- Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
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, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, 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, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage