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Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Choose Blue Princess Meserve Holly if you want a hardy evergreen holly with red winter berries; the tradeoff is you need a male pollinator nearby, usually Blue Prince, or the berry show will be weak.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The dark evergreen foliage and red berries give it strong winter presence without needing flowers to carry the planting. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady, manageable pace, so it fills in without getting away from most homeowners. |
| Maintenance | B- | It is not fussy, but the pollinator requirement and occasional shaping make it less hands-off than simpler evergreens. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Even spiny blue holly gets browsed by deer here, so we would not count on it where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C | This is a spreading holly, so it is a poor match for tight walkways, narrow beds, or small entry corners. |
| Screening Value | B+ | It can add solid evergreen cover, especially in a mixed border, but it is not the neatest choice for a tight formal screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend planting Blue Princess with Blue Prince planned from the start, not added later as an afterthought. Without the male, customers are usually disappointed by the berry set.
| Botanical Name | Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Blue Princess Meserve Holly |
| Mature Height | 8-12 ft |
| Mature Width | 6-10 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-7b |
| Spacing | 5-6 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Broad, pyramidal, dense |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | No (hybrid holly of European and Asian parentage) |
No. It needs a compatible male holly nearby, most commonly Blue Prince.
Only if the bed has enough room; the foliage is spiny and the plant spreads.
Yes, it is an evergreen holly suited for New England landscapes when sited well.
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