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Ilex x meserveae Blue Prince™

Scientific Name: Ilex x meserveae 'Conablu'

Also Known As

  • Ilex meservae 'Blue Prince'
  • Ilex meserveae Blue Prince®
  • Ilex x meserveae Blue Prince®
  • Blue Prince Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-12'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Ilex x meserveae Blue Prince™ plant details

Ilex x meserveae Blue Prince™ is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex x meserveae Blue Prince™

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex x meserveae Blue Prince™

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the hardiest and one of the most handsome! This dense pyramidal shrub (to 8-12') features pretty purplish stems which contrast beautifully with its shiny deep-green leaves. Although the white flowers are somewhat inconspicuous, they produce an abundant supply of pollen over a long period making it an excellent pollinator for a number of female hollies. S/M PP3517
Evergreen, broadly pyramidal shrub with lustrous, leathery dark green foliage. Pruned easily into any shape. One of the hardiest Blue Hollies.
A very dense, leathery dark green shrub, it can be pruned to any shape, and, if left natural, tends toward a broad pyramidal shape. It will grow 8 to 12' high. One of the hardiest of the Ilex.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Ilex x meserveae Blue Prince™ plant

How to Grow Ilex x meserveae Blue Prince™

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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