Meserve hollies, also known as blue hollies, are a hybrid cross of ilex rugosa and ilex aquifolium. They are more cold hardy compared to other hollies, make privacy screens, are deer and rabbit resistant, and low maintenance. These hollies provide year-round interest with their deep, lustrous blue-green foliage and vibrant red berries on female cultivars. Meserve hollies have stiffer, spiky leaves. They are also dioecious, meaning both male and female cultivars exist, in which both are needed for the female plants to bear fruit. Hollies listed are designated with an 'f' for female, 'm' for male, or 'm/f' for cultivars that can be female or male.
Please contact the nursery for availability each season.
Blue Boy m Ilex x meserveae
Zone: 5 to 7
Average Size: 10-15' Tall, 6-8' Wide
Flower: Tiny, insignificant, white
Fruit: None
Foliage: Glossy, spiny, deep blue-green leaves; new growth emerges a brighter
Bloom Time: Spring
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 10-15' Tall, 6-8' Wide
Flower: Tiny, insignificant, white
Fruit: None
Foliage: Glossy, spiny, deep blue-green leaves; new growth emerges a brighter
Bloom Time: Spring
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Blue Girl f Ilex x meserveae
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Zone: 5 to 9
Average Size: 6-8' Tall 3-6' Wide Flower: Tiny, insignificant, white Fruit: Profuse, round, glossy, red berries Foliage: Glossy, spiny, deep blue-green leaves on purplish brown stems Bloom Time: Spring Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade Deer Resistant: Yes Requires a male pollinator to produce fruit |
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Blue Maid f Ilex x meserveae
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Zone: 5 to 9
Average Size: 8-10' Tall, 6-8' Wide; Fast growing, pyramidal habit Flower: Tiny, insignificant, white Fruit: Small, round, glossy, bright red berries Foliage: Glossy, spiny, dark blue-green leaves Bloom Time: Spring Light: Partial Sun to Full Sun Deer Resistant: Yes Requires a male pollinator to produce fruit |
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Blue Prince m Ilex x meserveae
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Zone: 5 to 9
Average Size: 6-8' Tall, 3-6' Wide, broad, pyramidal, slow growing Flower: Tiny, insignificant, white; good pollinizer Fruit: None Foliage: Dark, blue-green, leathery, spiny leaves on blue-purple stems Bloom Time: Spring Light: Full Sun to Full Shade adaptable Deer Resistant: Somewhat |
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Blue Princess f Ilex x meserveae
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Zone: 5 to 9
Average Size: 8-10' tall 6-8' Wide, broad, pyramidal outline, slow growing Flower: Tiny, insignificant, white Fruit: Small, round, glossy, bright red orange berries Foliage: Dark, blue-green, leathery, spiny leaves on blue-purple stems Bloom Time: Spring Light: Full Sun to Full Shade adaptable Deer Resistant: Somewhat Requires a male pollinator to produce fruit |
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Castle Spire® f Ilex x meserveae 'Hachfee'
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Zone: 5 to 7
Average Size: 8-12' Tall, 3-4' Wide; Compact, narrow, pyramidal habit Flower: Tiny, insignificant, white Fruit: Small, round, glossy, bright red berries Foliage: Dark, blue-green, leathery, spiny leaves Bloom Time: April to May Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade Deer Resistant: Mostly Thrives in swamps and bogs; Requires a male pollinator to produce fruit |
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Castle Wall® m Ilex x meserveae 'Heckenstar'
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Zone: 5 to 7
Average Size: 5-8' Tall, 3-4' Wide; Compact, upright, pyramidal habit Flower: Tiny, insignificant, pink; good pollinator Fruit: None Foliage: Dark, blue-green, leathery, spiny leaves Bloom Time: April to May Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade Deer Resistant: Mostly |
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Centennial Girl f Ilex x
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Zone: 5 to 9
Average Size: 12-15' Tall, 5-8' Wide; Pyramidal habit Flower: Tiny, insignificant, white Fruit: Small, round, glossy, bright red berries Foliage: Glossy, spiny, dark blue-green leaves Bloom Time: May Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade Deer Resistant: Mostly |
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China Boy™ m Ilex x meserveae 'Mesdob'
Zone: 4 to 9
Average Size: 8-10' tall 6-8' Wide; Compact, mounded habit
Flower: Tiny, insignificant, white, fragrant; good pollinator
Fruit: None
Foliage: Glossy, spiny, blue-green leaves
Bloom Time: April to May
Light: Full Sun to Full Shade
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Average Size: 8-10' tall 6-8' Wide; Compact, mounded habit
Flower: Tiny, insignificant, white, fragrant; good pollinator
Fruit: None
Foliage: Glossy, spiny, blue-green leaves
Bloom Time: April to May
Light: Full Sun to Full Shade
Deer Resistant: Mostly
China Girl™ f Ilex x meserveae 'Messog'
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Zone: 5 to 9
Average Size: 8-10' tall 6-8' Wide Flower: Tiny, insignificant, white Fruit: Small, round, glossy, bright red berries Foliage: Glossy, spiny, blue-green leaves Bloom Time: Spring Light: Partial Sun to Full Sun Deer Resistant: Mostly |
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Honey Maid f Ilex x meserveae
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Zone: 5 to 7
Average Size: 6-8' Tall, 5-6' Wide; Pyramidal habit Flower: Tiny, insignificant, white Fruit: Large, round, glossy, bright red berries Foliage: Glossy, spiny, variegated blue green with creamy white to yellow margins Bloom Time: May to June Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade Deer Resistant: Mostly |
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