UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS HORTICULTURE 3103 SUMMARY SHEET

SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
Ilex x meserveae
Blue Holly
PLANT FAMILY
SIZE GROUP
PLANT TYPE
Aquifoliaceae
4-5
evergreen shrub 


GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Shrubby, densely branched, final height depends on cultivar. Normally develops into a broadly rectangular form.

ADAPTABILITY:
Full sun to half shade, best fruiting in full sun. Light shade in winter to prevent sun scald.

FUNCTIONS:
Specimen, foundation, massing.

PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Relatively few problems, pruning seldom required.

NATIVE RANGE:
Hybrid: I. rugosa X I. aquifolium

USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 4b-8 (cultivar dependent)

SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
Both male and female cultivars have been released. See Dirr for details.

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