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CHINA BOY® BLUE MALE HOLLY

ILEX MES CHINA BOY

Ilex x meserveae 'Mesdob' China Boy®

photo courtesy of Bailey Nursery

Genus: ILEX
Height: 7-8 Feet Tall
Spread: 4-5 Feet Wide
Color: green foliage
Light: Full Sun Plants
Full Sun Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs Plants
Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs
Zone: 5
Item: #2025

deer resistant *

CHINA BOY® BLUE MALE HOLLY

Ilex x meserveae 'Mesdob' is commonly referred to as China Boy® Holly. This vigorous, cold hardy grower is the pollinizer for China Girl® Blue Holly. One male holly can pollinate up to 5 female hollies in close proximity. It features glossy green leaves that are lighter in color than most blue hollies and a compact, mounded habit.

China Boy® Blue Holly is a fast grower that thrives in full to partial sun in rich, acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It can be drought tolerant once it is established.

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PLANT	SIZE	TYPE	GALENA	ADD'L	DIG	SOON
ILEX MES CHINA BOY	con 7	24-30 in	2	0	0	0

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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.

(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)

Ilex (Holly/Winterberry) Types:
American Holly | Blue Holly | Inkberry Holly | Japanese Holly | Winterberry

Planting Tips ⓘ

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.