A handsome shrub with glossy, deep blue-green leaves and purple stems. Ideal as a landscape accent, or planted in groups as a dense hedge or screen. The x meserveae species is the hardiest of the hollies. An excellent pollenizer for Blue Girl Holly; this male holly pollenizer will not produce berries. Evergreen.

Additional Information:

Latin Name:	Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Boy'
Plant Type:	Shrub
Shrub Type:	Evergreen
Exposure:	Part to Full Sun
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Mature Height:	6-8 Feet
Mature Width:	3-6 Feet
Growth Rate:	Moderate
Hardiness Zone:	Zone 5-9
Water Needs:	Average
Maintenance:	Easy
Pruning Time:	Winter
Additional attribute:
	Attracts Birds
	Year-Round Interest
	Pollenizer
Landscape Uses:
	Accent, Barrier, Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden

Care Information:

Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply and regularly

Culture:

Hollies prefer moist, well-drained, moderately acidic soils in full or partial sun, and the meserveae hybrids can make dense and vigorous hedge or privacy screening plants. Mulch the shrubs to keep the ground beneath them damp and protect against winter burn, which often is caused by frozen soil not being able to absorb enough water to allow the plants to cope with sunny, windy conditions.  You can prune your holly in winter and use the clippings as holiday decorations.

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