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Ilex x meserveae China Girl™ PP4878

Scientific Name: Ilex x meserveae 'Mesog'

Also Known As

  • Ilex meserveae China Girl®
  • Ilex x meserveae 'Mesog' China Girl®
  • China Girl™ Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 7'-10'
  • W: 5'-8'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Ilex x meserveae China Girl™ PP4878 plant details

Ilex x meserveae China Girl™ PP4878 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. 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 China Girl™ PP4878

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 7 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: hedge, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex x meserveae China Girl™ PP4878

USDA Zones: 5a - 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

Vivid reddish-orange fruit and small semi-glossy 2-to-3 spined leaves garnish this compact rounded ?blue holly? shrub. S/M PP4878

Gardening facts about Ilex x meserveae China Girl™ PP4878 plant

How to Grow Ilex x meserveae China Girl™ PP4878

  • 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
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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