3-Gal 18-24" Blue Princess Holly- Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Showy, bright red berries on purple stems embellish the dense, blue-green foliage from fall through winter. Partner with a male blue holly pollenizer such as Blue Prince for a prolific berry set. An excellent hedge plant or foundation shrub. Evergreen. Botanical Pronunciation I-leks MESS-erv-ay Average Size at Maturity Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. Bloom Time Spring Design Ideas This Holly's unique, blue green foliage and purple stems create a lovely backdrop for white and silver colored plants. Plant as a single specimen or line it up for a reliably dense hedge. Bright red berries look gorgeous under snowfall . Use to soften unsightly corners of fences or buildings, or plant at the back of shrub and perennial borders for reliable year-round foliage. Leave unsheared to attain full height and width for screens or to disguise utilities. Deciduous/ Evergreen Evergreen Flower Color White Foliage Color Blue-green Garden Style Asian/Zen, Contem