#3-15-18" China Boy- Holly Ilex x meserveae 'Mesdob'
Vigorous grower makes an ideal hedge or low screen. Its dense branching habit takes shearing well, displays deep green lustrous foliage. This male variety does not produce berries; it will provide pollen to enable berry set on nearby female hollies.Works well for borders, hedges, and screening. Evergreen.
Care
Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
Detail
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | This pollenizer will serve many China Girl Holly females. It is excellent hedge material and a perfect candidate for formal gardens. Its dense habit takes oval or pyramidal forms. If left unsheared, it makes an ideal screen for planting strips between driveways, where it can take reflected heat and reduce glare. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Pollenizer, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Pollenizer |