Blue Boy/ Girl Holly Combo
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A grafted evergreen shrub that combines both male and female cultivars on a single plant, ensuring reliable berry production. The male portion, Blue Boy, produces small white spring flowers that provide pollen, while the female portion, Blue Girl, produces abundant bright red berries that persist through fall and winter. Both have attractive blue-green, spiny foliage that provides year-round structure and winter interest. Its naturally dense, upright habit makes it ideal for hedges, screens, foundation plantings, or wildlife-friendly gardens.
Valued for ornamental berries, evergreen foliage, and the convenience of having male and female on one plant, it grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Winter protection is recommended in exposed locations: mulch around the root zone and shield from harsh winter winds to prevent foliage burn.
| Fall Colour | Blueish Green |
|---|---|
| Shape | Upright |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Fruit | Berries (Red) |
| Latin Name | Ilex meserveae 'Blue Boy' |
| Soil Conditions | Moist / Well Drained |
| Mature Height ** | 2 Meters - 6 Feet |
| Mature Width ** | 2 Meters - 6 Feet 6 Inches |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Zone | 5 |
| Native | No |
** Maturity Heights and Widths are listed to show what this plant can grow to in warmer climates and over the course of centuries. For landscape purposes in Ontario, take this value at 50% for appropriate spacing in your garden for immediate install purposes / for the next 10-20 years.