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Castle Keep Blue Holly

Proven Winners

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun
(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

3-5 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

3-4 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

5 to 7

This semi-dwarf evergreen will keep your landscape looking pristine all year around. It is a female variety and has the ability to produce red berries when a male Castle Wall Holly is planted close by. It will maintain its shape without having to prune. Thanks to its semi-dwarf habit, it is perfect for home landscapes!

The foliage is what is noticeable about the Castle Keep Blue Holly. It is a deep glossy green. It is soft to the touch and appears to be leathery. If it has a bloom season, white flowers appear in the spring which in turn produce red berries. The garden height is thirty-six to sixty inches. The spread reaches thirty-six to forty-eight inches. Use the Castle Keep Blue Holly for border planting, or in mass planting. Its texture makes for a great focal point. Add this plant to any landscape for year around color.

Castle Keep Blue Holly Care

Plant in full to part sun. Ensure it receives at minimum 4 hours of sun each day. Soil should be well drained. It prefers acidic soil and has average water needs. Thanks to its rounded and dense habit pruning is not required or recommended. This is a female variety. It requires a male variety within 50 feet in order to produce fruit.

Castle Keep Blue Holly Spacing

Be sure to space your Castle Keep Blue Holly 36” to 48” inches, center on center. Correct spacing is important when using for mass plating or any planting in proximity.

Castle Keep Blue Holly Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-7
Flower Color(s): White
Bloom Period: Spring
Foliage Color(s): Green
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Height Class: Short
Height: 3-5 Feet
Spread: 3-4 Feet
Spacing: 3-4 Feet
Habit: Upright
Blooms On: Old Wood
Watering: Average
Shrub Type: Evergreen
Scientific Name: Castle Keep Ilex x meserveae 'SMNIFA' USPPAF
Common Name: Castle Keep Blue Holly
Other Name(s): Meserve Hybrid Holly
Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice®
Drought Tolerant: No
Features: Winter Interest; Foliage Interest; Dwarfing
SKU:
ILECK

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot

#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Plant Shipping

Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.

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