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