Ilex meserveae 'Smaragd' - P9

Description
The Blue holly (Ilex meserveae) is a garden plant with decorative, red fruits. The Blue holly 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 approx. 4 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * easy to care for

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

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Blue holly has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ilex meserveae can reach a height of 3 - 4 m and a width of 1.5 - 3 m.

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).

Fruit
The red berries of Ilex meserveae are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub