.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Blue Maid' Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid' Description A dense, hardy evergreen shrub featuring bluish-green foliage and vibrant red berries, providing year-round interest and privacy screening. Suggested Uses Ideal for hedges, border plantings, foundation plantings, and attracting birds in the landscape. Plant Details Botanical Name: Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid' Common Name: Blue Maid' Meserve Holly Size & Growth: Typically 4-6 feet tall and wide, with slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen, dense and glossy Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Not suitable Grows Well With: Boxwoods, holly, and other evergreen shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with full sun to partial shade. Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging Soil Type: Acidic to neutral, well-drained Humidity: Average Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and health. Winter Care: Mulch around base in colder zones, protect from harsh winds. Planting Depth: Plant such that the root ball is level with soil surface. Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring. Special Care: Monitor for pests like holly scale, treat as needed.