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Ilex x meserveae Blue Princess

Blue Princess Holly: Patent PP3675

A female holly producing bright red fruit even on young plants. They need a male holly planted nearby to ensure good fruit set.

  • »  Small, white, insignificant flowers
  • »  Dark red berries persist into the winter
  • »  Female plant pollinated by 'Blue Prince' or 'Little Rascal®'
  • »  Glossy, dark green leaves are edged with spines turning purple in the winter
  • »  Upright, vase-shaped habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

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Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Slow
Attributes
Berries
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
Spring
Habit
Upright
Vase-shape
Foliage Color
Green (dark)
Landscape uses
Foundation planting
Hedge
Rock garden
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess'

An introduction by Conrad Pyle of West Grove, Pennsylvania in 1973 from crosses made by Kathleen K. Meserve of St. James, New York.

Ilex berries can be harmful; they contain an alkaloid similar to caffeine.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess'

Ilex grow best in a slightly acidic, slightly moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. This cultivar benefits from the occasional pruning to keep its dense form, as it can become leggy as it matures. One male ilex plant will effectively pollinate up to six female plants, from up to 15 metres away.