Blue Maid Holly Shrub is a stunning evergreen grown in zones 6-9. It reaches 8-10ft tall and wide. Its blue-green foliage and red berries make it a standout in any landscape.
Blue Maid Holly
Blue Maid Holly (Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Maid') is a hybrid evergreen shrub with dense, glossy, blue-green foliage and bright red berries. It is a popular choice for landscaping because of its attractive foliage, showy berries, and year-round interest.
Blue Maid Holly shrub
Blue Maid Holly grows to be 8 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. It has a pyramidal shape and dense foliage. The leaves are 2 to 4 inches long and 1 to 2 inches wide. They are dark green and have a glossy sheen. The margins of the leaves are finely toothed.
Blue Maid Holly is dioecious, meaning that there are separate male and female plants. Only female plants produce berries. The berries are bright red and about 1/4 inch in diameter. They ripen in the fall and winter and remain on the plant for several months.
Blue Maid Holly is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Blue Maid Holly can be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Blue Maid Holly is a popular choice for planting in foundation plantings, hedges, and screens. It can also be used as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Blue Maid Holly is also a good choice for attracting birds and other wildlife.
Here are some tips for growing Blue Maid Holly:
- Plant Blue Maid Holly in full sun or partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water Blue Maid Holly regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize Blue Maid Holly in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune Blue Maid Holly as needed to maintain its shape and size.
Blue Maid Holly is a beautiful and versatile plant that can add interest to any garden. It is a good choice for planting in a variety of locations, and it is relatively low-maintenance.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.