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Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince'
Common Name: Blue Prince Holly
Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Prince’ is an evergreen holly valued for its glossy blue-green foliage, dense branching, and excellent cold hardiness. The leaves are moderately spined and hold rich color through winter, giving the shrub strong evergreen presence in colder climates. This is a male selection, so it does not produce berries but serves as an effective pollinator for female blue hollies such as Blue Princess®. Type: Evergreen shrub Mature Size: Width: 6–8 ft · Height: 8–10 ft USDA Zones: 4a–7b Form: Dense, upright-rounded Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil Water: Medium; prefers regular moisture during establishment Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for hedges, screening, foundation plantings, and as a pollinator for female blue hollies. Its blue-green foliage provides strong winter color in colder regions. Care: Plant in well-drained acidic soil and protect from drying winter winds in exposed sites. Prune in late winter or early spring if shaping is needed. Place near female blue hollies for reliable berry production.
| Plant Type: | Broadleaf Evergreen, Evergreen Shrub |
| Width: | 6-8' |
| Height: | 8-10' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Fruit Color | Crimson |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 4 - 7 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Bees, Birds |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Foundation, Mass Planting, Accent Plant, Border |
| Shape: | Rounded, Upright, Dense |
| Soil Type | Acidic, Moist well-drained |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |
