Ilex, Blue Holly, Meserve Holly, Meserve Hybrid Holly 'China Girl'

Ilex

Family
Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ilex (EYE-leks)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Danger
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Hardiness
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Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Fruit Size
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Shrubs
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Growth Habit
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Awards (if applicable)
Patent expired
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Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
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Disease Resistance
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Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
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Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Olathe, Kansas

Cynthiana, Kentucky

Melbourne, Kentucky

Wrentham, Massachusetts

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Lincoln, Nebraska

Oneonta, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio

Middletown, Ohio

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Montross, Virginia

Oakton, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6a) | August 2006 | positive

An excellent foundation plant which is doing quite well in my yard. I included one 'china boy' to insure pollination. The shrubs have fil...Read More

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Edmonton, AB (Zone 3a) | May 2006 | neutral

I have been growing China Girl holly in Edmonton (Zone 3A) for 3 years. It has survived some severe temperatures combined with no snow co...Read More

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