Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid' (Mesid) - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
These produce red fruits from August onwards.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ilex meserveae 'Mesid'.

Bulletpoints
* ornamental fruit * easy to care for

Growth habit
Blue holly 'Blue Maid' is conical and upright in structure. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear in May.

fruit
The red berries of Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bird food plant