Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid' - P9

Description
The Blue holly 'Blue Maid' (Ilex meserveae) is a conical, upright large shrub with decorative, red fruits. It produces white flowers in May. The Blue holly 'Blue Maid' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

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

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * easy to care for

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Blue holly 'Blue Maid' are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Blue holly 'Blue Maid' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blue holly 'Blue Maid' is a conical and upright-growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 1.5 - 3 m wide. 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 ground 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