Ilex x meserveae Castle Spire® PP14310

Scientific Name: Ilex x meserveae 'Hachfee'

Also Known As

Ilex x meserveae 'Castle Spire'
Ilex x meserveae 'Hachfee' Castle Spire®
Castle Spire Holly
Castle Spire® Blue Holly
Castle Spire® Meserve Holly

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Ilex x meserveae Castle Spire® PP14310 plant details

Ilex x meserveae Castle Spire® PP14310 is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring green 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 regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. 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 Castle Spire® PP14310

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: hedge, pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex x meserveae Castle Spire® PP14310

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a female variety that will bear fruit. It does need a male pollinator, such as Castle Wall or Blue Prince. It has a compact, upright, pyramidal form with dense dark green foliage. Small greenish white flowers appear in late spring and give way to bright red berries by the fall. Berries will persist throughout the winter. Growth Rate medium