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    Ilex x meserveae China Boy™/China Girl™

    Scientific Name: Ilex x meserveae 'Mesdob'/'Mesog'

    Also Known As

    • Ilex x meserveae China Boy®/China Girl®
    • China Boy™/China Girl™ Holly Combo

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Ilex x meserveae China Boy™/China Girl™ plant details

    Ilex x meserveae China Boy™/China Girl™ is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex x meserveae China Boy™/China Girl™

    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: hedge, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex x meserveae China Boy™/China Girl™

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

    Gardening facts about Ilex x meserveae China Boy™/China Girl™ plant

    How to Grow Ilex x meserveae China Boy™/China Girl™

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    aka Dwarf Pagoda Japanese Holly

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Ilex crenata 'Geisha'

    aka Geisha Japanese Holly

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Ilex 'Rock Garden'

    aka Rock Garden Holly

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
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    Ilex crenata 'Shiro-Fukurin'

    aka Ilex crenata 'Snowflake', Snowflake Japanese Holly

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
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    Ilex crenata 'Lemon Gem'

    aka Holly

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
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