.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; } Centennial Girl' Meserve Holly Ilex meserveae 'Centennial Girl' Description This evergreen shrub features dense, dark green foliage and vibrant red berries, providing year-round interest. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for hedges and borders, and it is valued for its resilience and minimal maintenance. Suggested Uses Ideal for hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, and ornamental accents in residential and commercial landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Ilex meserveae 'Centennial Girl' Common Name: Centennial Girl' Meserve Holly Size & Growth: Typically 3-4 ft tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Not Typically Blooms in Cultivation Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade Attracts Pollinators: No 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: Other evergreen shrubs and hedging plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, space to allow growth Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged Soil Type: Acidic to neutral, well-draining soil Humidity: Adaptable Pruning Instructions: Prune after the flowering season to maintain shape and size Winter Care: Mulch for frost protection in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery pot Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Protect from heavy pruning to preserve natural shape