Ilex mes. Blue Prince / 2ltr

Ilex × meserveae 'Blue Prince'

Bring strength, structure, and year-round beauty to your garden with Ilex × meserveae 'Blue Prince', a vigorous male blue holly celebrated for its glossy, deep blue-green foliage and dense, upright form. Its leathery, spined leaves hold their rich color throughout the seasons, adding depth and texture to borders, hedges, or mixed plantings. In spring, small white flowers appear, attracting pollinators and providing an early source of nectar.

As a male variety, 'Blue Prince' does not produce berries, but it plays a vital role as the pollinator for female blue hollies such as Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Princess’ and Ilex aquifolium ‘Argentea Marginata’. With its strong growth habit and exceptional cold hardiness, this evergreen holly performs beautifully in both formal and naturalistic designs.

Reaching a mature height of 10–12 feet with a spread of 6–8 feet, 'Blue Prince' forms a dense, pyramidal shrub that responds well to pruning and shaping. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Glossy, deep blue-green leaves with classic holly spines
• Flowers: Small white spring blooms that attract pollinators
• Berries: Non-fruiting male variety; serves as pollinator for female hollies
• Height & Spread: 10–12 feet tall × 6–8 feet wide
• Growth Habit: Dense, upright, and pyramidal; excellent for hedges and screens
• Best Placement: Ideal companion for female hollies, or as a structural evergreen shrub
• Care Requirements: Low maintenance; thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil