.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 This evergreen shrub features dense, glossy blue-green foliage with attractive, spiny leaves. It is valued for its winter resilience and vibrant appearance, making it an excellent choice for hedges and privacy screens. Suggested Uses Ideal for landscaped borders, hedge formations, foundation plantings, and as a specimen shrub in the garden. Its dense growth provides excellent privacy and windbreaks. Plant Details Botanical Name: Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid' Common Name: Blue Maid' Meserve Holly Size & Growth: Typically reaches 5-6 ft in height with a spread of 3-4 ft; maintains a moderate growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 6-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen, dense, spiny Bloom Time: Not typically flowering; focuses on foliage. Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Boxwoods, holly, ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Place in well-drained soil, spaced adequately for growth. Water regularly until established. Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, but not soggy Soil Type: Acidic to neutral, well-drained Humidity: Tolerant of various humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and size. Winter Care: Protect roots with mulch; shrubs are hardy in zones 6-9. Planting Depth: Set root ball slightly above soil level Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Minimize disturbance to dense foliage for best growth and appearance.