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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
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