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Castle Spire® Blue Holly
Castle Spire® Blue Holly
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Features
Boasts a fantastic assortment of vibrant red berries, deep glossy leaves, and robust growth on a slim, conical shape. Flourishing in wet soil, it is indigenous to marshy and murky regions. Ideal for creating borders, screens, hedges, and foundation plantings, it offers a compact, narrow, and pyramidal figure.
What is the average size of a Ilex x meserveae 'Castle Spire®'?
When fully grown, this species can reach heights of 8-12 feet and have a width of 3-4 feet.
Planting a Ilex x meserveae 'Castle Spire®'
This versatile shrub, Ilex x meserveae 'Castle Spire®', is easy to grow in various soil types and can even thrive in wet conditions. Its resilience is enhanced with a slow release fertilizer, ensuring healthy growth. For Zone 5 areas, protect from winter elements. Berries require a male pollinizer. Prune for desired shape after flowering.
Additional information |
| LATIN NAME | Ilex x meserveae |
| COMMON NAME | 'Castle Spire®' |
| SUN EXPOSURE | Full sun |
| HXW@10 YEARS | Heights of 8-12 ft and have a width of 3-4 ft |
| LEAF TYPE | Serrated |
| HARDINESS ZONE | 5-9 |
| GROWTH RATE | Moderate |
| COLOR | Green-red |
| FORM | Upright |