Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ (Blue Holly) is a cold-hardy, female evergreen holly with glossy, blue-green spiny leaves and abundant red berries when a male pollinator is nearby—great for year-round structure and winter color.
Habit & size: Dense, pyramidal shrub; typically 8–10 ft tall × 6–8 ft wide.
Foliage: Lustrous blue-green, spined leaves that hold color through winter.
Flowers/fruit: Female selection—sets bright red berries fall–winter with a male (e.g., ‘Blue Prince’) nearby.
Light: Full sun to part shade; best berrying in more sun.
Soil: Acidic, well-drained, evenly moist soil; mulch to protect roots.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–7; shelter from harsh winter winds.
Uses: Formal/informal hedges, screens, foundation accents, holiday cut greens.
Resistance: Generally deer-resistant and urban-tolerant once established.
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note: The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Maid’ (Blue Holly) is a cold-hardy, female evergreen holly with glossy, blue-green spiny leaves and abundant red berries when a male pollinator is nearby—great for year-round structure and winter color.
Habit & size: Dense, pyramidal shrub; typically 8–10 ft tall × 6–8 ft wide.
Foliage: Lustrous blue-green, spined leaves that hold color through winter.
Flowers/fruit: Female selection—sets bright red berries fall–winter with a male (e.g., ‘Blue Prince’) nearby.
Light: Full sun to part shade; best berrying in more sun.
Soil: Acidic, well-drained, evenly moist soil; mulch to protect roots.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–7; shelter from harsh winter winds.
Uses: Formal/informal hedges, screens, foundation accents, holiday cut greens.
Resistance: Generally deer-resistant and urban-tolerant once established.
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note: The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
