Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Girl'

Also Known As

Ilex x meserveae Blue Girl®

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12'
W: 15'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Girl' plant details

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Girl' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Girl'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 12 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, hedge, windbreak, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Girl'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

As above, ?Blue Girl? is a beautiful shrub for her foliage alone, but she produces a profusion of red berries in addition, when she?s in the company of her suitor/pollinator friend. S/M PP2434

By: Forestfarm

This broadleaf evergreen has purplish stems, with dark green or blue-green spiny leaves. Performs well in the sun. The female counterpart to 'Blue Boy'. Growth Rate slow