Protected Series:
Zone: 5
CASTLE WALL® BLUE MALE HOLLY
Ilex x meserveae 'Heckenstar' Proven Winners® Color Choice® Castle Wall® is a male variety of blue holly features dark glossy green leaves and a narrow, columnar habit. Castle Wall® will not produce fruit on its own, however, it can pollinate these female varieties: Ilex mes. Castle Spire®, Pharos Gold™ and Castle Keep®. One male will pollinate up to five female plants.
Castle Wall® thrives in in full sun in rich, fertile, acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It appreciates a good layer of mulch.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
| ILEX MES CASTLE WALL | con 3 | PWINNER | 0 | 0 | 0 | 136 |
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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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