Blue Prince Holly
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An evergreen shrub valued for its dense, upright growth and attractive blue-green, spiny foliage that provides year-round structure in the landscape. Small white spring flowers attract pollinators, though this is a male cultivar and does not produce berries. It is commonly planted to pollinate female varieties such as Blue Princess, allowing them to produce ornamental red winter berries. The naturally dense habit makes it ideal for hedges, screens, or foundation plantings.
Valued for its hardy nature, evergreen foliage, and role as a pollinator for female hollies, it grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Once established, it tolerates wind and urban conditions well. Winter protection is recommended in exposed locations: mulch around the root zone and shield from harsh winter winds to prevent foliage burn.
| Fall Colour | Dark Green |
|---|---|
| Shape | Upright |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Fruit | Berries (Red) |
| Latin Name | Ilex meserveae 'Blue Prince' |
| Soil Conditions | Moist / Well Drained |
| Mature Height ** | 2 Meters - 6 Feet |
| Mature Width ** | 2 Meters - 6 Feet 6 Inches |
| Growth Rate | Slow Growth |
| 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.