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‘Honey Maid’

Holly - Blue

Ilex x meserveae

'Honey Maid'

PP#12,060

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  • Evergreen
  • Colorful foliage
  • Winter beauty
Description

A variegated form of Blue Maid® holly with very stable yellow and green foliage. This is a female plant which will produce red berries if planted near a male pollinator such as 'Blue Prince' or Castle Wall® ilex.

USDA Zone
5 - 7 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4 - 5'
Width
4 - 5'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Variegated

Soil

Prefers moist, acidic soils. Shallow root system benefits from mulch.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood; however, it's best to avoid pruning female hollies as pruning after bloom removes any developing fruit.

Uses

Hedges; screens; specimen; landscaping.

Growing Tips

Plant a male pollinator within 50' to ensure pollination; one male will pollinate up to 7 females. To minimize winter damage to the evergreen foliage, provide late-season irrigation if necessary and site so that plant is protected from harsh winds and sun.

Features: Evergreen, Winter interest, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Blue, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Variegated foliage

Features: Evergreen, Winter interest, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Blue, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Variegated foliage