There is nothing so elegant as a Blue Holly, with its distinctive waxy and serrated leaves that feature instantly recognizable spines along the toothed margins. With chartreuse stems and incredibly shiny, kelly green foliage, these make a very sophisticated choice.Of course, you'll likely want to see the classic red Holly berries in late fall. Plant the best berry producer in the series. A berry-laden China Girl Holly (Ilex X meserveae 'Mesog') is an incredible sight.
This wonderful selection is perfect for privacy screens and for use as landscape structure plants. Pollinate 3 to 5 female plants with a single planted pollination partner, China Boy.
These broadleaved evergreens feature a dense, upright rounded growth habit. They'll take well to pruning into a formal shaped hedge that local songbirds enjoy for shelter.