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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

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.