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    Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Boy'

    Also Known As

    • Ilex meservae 'Blue Boy'
    • Ilex x meserveae Blue Boy®

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 6'-6'

    planting zones

    • 6b-9b

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    Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Boy' plant details

    Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Boy' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - 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 Boy'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 6 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, hedge, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Boy'

    USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The ?blue? hollies, very hardy and attractive shrubs have shiny, leathery dark-blue-green spineless leaves; this 10-15' male is the handsome pollinating- partner (is that a p.c. term?!) for ?Blue Girl? and maybe other I. meserveae females. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Broadleaf evergreen shrub with purplish new stems and dark green or blue green, shiny leaves. The male counterpart to 'Blue Girl'. Growth Rate slow

    By: Garden World

    Male with a spreading habit with purplish green stems and dark green blue leaves. Grows to 10-15' tall.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Boy' plant

    How to Grow Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Boy'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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