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Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Stallion' PP# 4804

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Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: This holly performs best in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct light. While it tolerates shadier spots, more sun results in a denser growth habit and richer, blue-green foliage color.
  • Soil: It thrives in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. If you have heavy clay, mix in organic compost to improve drainage, as "wet feet" can lead to root rot; for sandy soil, add peat moss to help hold onto necessary moisture.

Watering Requirements

During the first year, water your Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly twice a week to ensure the root ball stays moist while it anchors into the native soil. Once established, this evergreen is moderately drought-tolerant, but inconsistent watering during summer heat can lead to leaf drop or browning edges. Aim for deep, infrequent soakings rather than light sprinkles to encourage a resilient, deep root system.

Pruning Tips

Blue Stallion™ blooms on old wood, so the best time to prune is in early spring before new growth begins. Use sharp bypass pruners to thin out crossing branches, which acts like a "ventilation system" to improve airflow and sunlight penetration. Avoid heavy shearing late in the summer, as this triggers soft new growth that won't harden off properly before the first frost.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer designed for acid-loving evergreens in early spring as the buds begin to swell. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers in late autumn because this encourages tender new leaves that are easily damaged by winter burn. A single spring application provides all the "fuel" the plant needs to maintain its signature glossy sheen throughout the year.

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High Shine Sturdy Accent Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly!

  • Attractive Glossy Foliage
  • Traditional Holly Leaf With No Spines
  • Intense Blue-Green Evergreen Color
  • Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Fast-Growing Dense Pyramidal Form
  • Leave Natural or Prune To Shape
  • Easy Care & Low Maintenance
  • Small White Blossoms Attracts Pollinators
  • Pollinates Blue Princess Holly
  • Moist Well-Drained Soils
  • Resistant to Salt, Deer, Rabbits, Pollution & Wind!

Deep blue-green, broadleaf evergreen structure! The Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly (Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Stallion' PP# 4804) is a fantastic backbone for any garden design!

Intensely evergreen foliage has a high-gloss shine and blue highlights. The wavy edges won't stab like traditional Holly but retain that classic leaf shape.

Dense, bushy, and pyramidal, growing up to 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide, however, can prune to any size or shape.

White flowers appear and attract pollinators, and the shiny small foliage and strong foliage color provide a strong presence in the garden for all seasons!

How to Use Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly In The Landscape

This highly polished shrub deserves to be a stand-out specimen plant or high-style accent. Blue Stallion™ highlights any bed or border, and complements any garden style!

A row of Blue Stallion™ sparkles as a privacy hedge or barrier, or a zig-zagging row to define your property. A pair of Holly sentries will welcome guests to your front door!

The bushy erect growth is perfect for a range of garden designs and applications. Fitting into rustic country gardens, or as amazing backdrops and anchors.

Boost curb-appeal exponentially as a foundation planting, Plus, Blue Stallion™ can handle edge of the woods areas and wildlife gardens without attention from deer.

Faster growing, Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly means privacy with no waiting. The dense growth lends itself perfectly for formally pruned shapes and speedy privacy.

One Blue Stallion™ is an effective pollinator for up to 10 Blue Princess Holly, providing loads of berries on the female plants.

#ProPlantTips For Care

With winter hardiness and heat tolerance in growing zones 5 through 9, these prefer partial sun in hot climates, while handling full sun in cooler zones.

These Blue Holly tolerate slightly acidic soil conditions and higher moisture but it must be well-drained soils. Requiring well-watered soil in full sun for best results.

Standing up to urban pollution, they're not particular on soil type. Doing well in both sandy and clay soils, Blue Holly won't mind some salinity and are strong against the wind.

This highly ornamental shrub needs very little from you but returns loads of character. Order this sturdy shrub today from Nature Hills Nursery and let Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly stand tall for you!

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