Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly

Ilex x meserveae 'WillEmer'

Pronunciation: I-leks MESS-erv-ay
SKU #01488
5-9

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A cold-hardy, male holly with a dense habit and small, glossy, blue-green leaves. The evergreen foliage takes on a burgundy tint during the winter months. Naturally forms a tidy, compact, rounded shape that seldom needs pruning. Excellent for foundation plantings and low hedges.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Bloom TimeInsignificant; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Pollenizer, Waterwise, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBarrier, Border, Container, Hedge
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsRhododendron (Rhododendron); Magnolia (Magnolia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia)
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Pruning is generally unnecessary but may be done in late winter to shape.
Details
Bloom TimeInsignificant; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Pollenizer, Waterwise, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBarrier, Border, Container, Hedge
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsRhododendron (Rhododendron); Magnolia (Magnolia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Pruning is generally unnecessary but may be done in late winter to shape.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.