Protected Series:
Zone: 5BLUE PRINCE MALE BLUE HOLLY
Ilex meserveae 'Blue Prince' PP3517 is commonly referred to as Blue Prince Meserve Holly. This is an upright, vase-shaped evergreen holly that is a male pollinator for 'Blue Princess, 'Blue Maid', 'Red Beauty' and other female hollies. One male plant will pollinate up to 5 female plants within 50' of one another. It features glossy blue-green evergreen leaves with purple stems.
Blue Prince Holly is best grown in full sun to partial shade in rich, acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
| ILEX MES BLUE PRINCE | con 3 | 15-18 in | 0 | 0 | 0 | 251 |
| ILEX MES BLUE PRINCE | con 5 | 18-24 in | 0 | 0 | 0 | 354 |
| ILEX MES BLUE PRINCE | con 7 | 18-24 in | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in fertile, acidic, and well-draining soil, selecting a location that ranges from full sun to partial shade depending on the specific cultivar. These versatile shrubs generally prefer consistent moisture, especially during the first growing season to establish strong root systems, and they benefit from protection against harsh, drying winds. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood or to shape the plant, which encourages dense, healthy foliage and helps maintain a manageable size. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and maintain soil acidity, taking care to keep the material a few inches away from the crown to prevent stem rot.
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