Castle Spire® Blue Holly

Ilex x meserveae 'Hachfee'

Pronunciation: I-leks MESS-erv-ay
SKU #07495
5-7

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Excellent selection with bright red berries, dark glossy foliage, vigorous growth and branching habit on a compact, narrow, pyramidal form. Thrives in damp soil; native to swampy and boggy areas. Great for borders, screens, hedges, foundation plantings. Plant with Ilex Castle Wall™ for good berry production.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 8 to 12 ft. tall and 3 to 4 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-7

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Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesOrnamental Berries, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseContainer, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasPlant where a formal, narrow columnar effect is desired. Growth habit is quite similar to a Hicks yew, and it can be used in the same way, making a great hedge, or foundation plant.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorDark Green
Care InstructionsVery adaptable to most soils; thrives even in wet, boggy areas. Feed in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer for trees and shrubs. Protect from harsh winter wind and sun in cold (Zone 5) climates. Requires a male pollenizer to produce berries. Prune to shape immediately after flowering.
LoreHumane Society of America notes that Ilex berries can produce a toxic reaction if consumed by pets.
Details
Bloom TimeInconspicuous
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesOrnamental Berries, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasPlant where a formal, narrow columnar effect is desired. Growth habit is quite similar to a Hicks yew, and it can be used in the same way, making a great hedge, or foundation plant.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorDark Green
Care
Care InstructionsVery adaptable to most soils; thrives even in wet, boggy areas. Feed in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer for trees and shrubs. Protect from harsh winter wind and sun in cold (Zone 5) climates. Requires a male pollenizer to produce berries. Prune to shape immediately after flowering.
History
LoreHumane Society of America notes that Ilex berries can produce a toxic reaction if consumed by pets.

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