Ilex x meserveae Blue Maid™ PP04685

Scientific Name: Ilex x meserveae 'Mesid'

Also Known As

Ilex meservae 'Blue Maid'
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Maid'
Blue Maid Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Ilex x meserveae Blue Maid™ PP04685 plant details

Ilex x meserveae Blue Maid™ PP04685 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex x meserveae Blue Maid™ PP04685

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, hedge, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex x meserveae Blue Maid™ PP04685

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Blue Maid is a relatively low-maintenance hybrid holly that grows best in moist and well-drained soils. The plant is evergreen hybrid holly that most often is grown up to 8 feet tall, though occasionally significantly higher, and is ideal for hedging or creating an outdoor screen. The shrub is quite hardy and has snag-free purple-green foliage that looks lovely along walkways or as border plantings. The densely bushy plant has bright red berries and distinctive purple stems, which makes it looks fantastic under snowfall and throughout the remainder of the year. For a sturdy winter-friendly holly bush, the Blue Maid is an excellent choice.

By: Instant Hedge

One of the "hardy blues" which bring evergreen hollies to colder climes this compact upright shrub has shiny dark-olive-green somewhat-spiney leaves and an abundant crop of bright-red fruit (with pollenizer). Sun/Med