Ilex X Meserveae Blue Prince Blue Holly

Blue Prince Ilex X Meserveae Blue Holly is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that can grow to be 8-12 feet tall. This male shrub has tiny greenish-white flowers that are relatively inconspicuous, but it produces an abundance of pollen over a long bloom period in spring, making it an excellent pollinator for a variety of female holly cultivars. It has purplish stems and dark blue-green leaves with spiny-toothed margins. Blue Prince Blue Holly works well in borders, hedges, foundations, and screens. The shrub prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade.