- Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince' is also known as blue holly and is a male form of holly, so will not bear berries (although it will have small white flowers in spring)
- A large, prickly, evergreen shrub with dark, purplish-green stems and dark, glossy bluish-green foliage, Blue Prince is great planted as a specimen shrub, but can also be very effective used as hedging
- It grows faster than female hollies, is very hardy and needs almost no maintenance
What you need to know:
- Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
- Height: 2m - 2.5m
- Spread: 1m - 1.5m
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist but well-drained soil or well drained soil
Caring for your plant:
- Needs almost no maintenance other than slightly acidic soil at the beginning and enough moisture for the first couple of years to enable it to establish an extensive root system
- Moderately fast growing
- No pruning required
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