Castle Spire® Blue Holly - Holiday

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

6-10 Feet

Mature Spread

3-4 Feet

Growing Zones

5 to 7

• USDA Hardiness Zones 5 - 7
• Height 6 - 10 Feet
• Spread 3 - 4 Feet
• Partial Sun to Full Sun

Holiday Castle Spire® Blue Holly (Ilex x meserveae ‘Hachfee’) stands out with its narrow, upright form and richly hued evergreen foliage. In late spring, small white blossoms appear, developing into bright red berries in fall and winter if a male pollinator—like Castle Wall®—is nearby. Reaching about 8 to 10 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, it makes a striking hedge, foundation accent, or container focal point. This tidy variety also has good deer resistance, adding practical appeal to its year-round beauty.

Choosing a live holly for holiday décor offers an authentic touch that artificial ornaments can’t match. You can enjoy the glossy, deep-green foliage all winter, and then plant it in your garden when warmer weather arrives. The subtle, natural fragrance adds an understated charm to indoor spaces. This recyclable approach also reduces waste compared to temporary plastic decorations.

Holiday Castle Spire® Blue Holly Care

Keep your holly in a cool, brightly lit spot from January through your region’s final frost date, watering sparingly so the soil remains slightly moist. Avoid pruning heavily, as that may diminish future blooms and berries. Light misting helps if your indoor air becomes especially dry, preserving the classic shine of those spiny leaves.

Once outdoor temperatures are safely above freezing, gradually place your Castle Spire® Blue Holly outside for a few hours each day before planting in slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Provide partial to full sun and a protective layer of mulch over the root zone. Water regularly as it establishes, then step back and watch it develop into a hardy, evergreen showpiece in your landscape.