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holly [Blue Maid] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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holly [Blue Maid]

Ilex × meserveae Blue Maid ('Mesid') (f)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

About this plant

A conical shaped evergreen shrub or small tree, with dark bluish-green spiny evergreen leaves. Small white flowers in spring are followed by an abundance of red berries. Female counterpart to 'Blue Boy'. Said to be one of the hardiest of the blue hollies and somewhat pollution resistant.

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade.

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers (germination may take 2-3 years). Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn

Pests

Aphids can affect young shoots, scale insects and holly leaf miner can also be a problem

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years