Berri-Magic® Royalty Holly Combination
Tagged as: Low Growing Evergreens
Botanical Name: Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Girl' and 'Blue Boy'
Common Name: Berri-Magic® Royalty Holly Combination
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Height: 5-6' Spread: 4-6' Habit/Form: Upright, broad pyramidal Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 5-9
Cultural Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly-acidic soils, rich in organic matter. Best in partial shade, sheltered from winter sun and winds that can cause desiccation and browning of leaves. An antidesiccant applied in late fall can reduce moisture loss during winter. Can be easily pruned to maintain size and shape. Flowers and sets fruit on old wood. Chlorosis, or yellowing of the leaves, may occur in soils that are too alkaline; lower the pH of the soil by adding a soil acidifier, such as soil sulfur, to make micronutrients in the soil more available to the plant. No serious diseases or pests.
Ornamental Characteristics: This broadleaf evergreen holly with bristle-tipped, glossy dark-green leaves is Blue Girl and Blue Boy planted and grown in the same pot. Only one plant is needed to insure pollination and fruit production. Tiny white flowers appear in May, followed by small green fruits that ripen to red and persist through autumn into winter.
Uses in the Landscape: Use as a foundation plant or as a specimen plant in shrub borders or perennial gardens. Red berries provide color in the winter landscape and food for wildlife.
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