Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The evergreen and intricate leaves of the Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly make it a valuable shrub with a wide variety of uses. Botanically known as Ilex x meserveae Emerald Magic®, this holly produces small green-blue leaves with short spines. The foliage takes on a gentle burgundy tinge as the temperatures fall, heightening its winter interest.
A hardy specimen, the Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly is suitable for growing in zones 5 to 9. Its compact form of 2 to 4 feet high and dense foliage make it a favorite for foundation plantings and low hedging. This Japanese holly is low maintenance and rabbit resistant.
Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly Care
This male holly thrives when it is planted in fertile and moist soil that is slightly acidic and free draining. It can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. Deep and regular watering for the first few growing seasons will help it establish a good root system. Fertilize with a general slow-release feed in early spring.
The Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly naturally forms a rounded shape. Little pruning is needed, but can be performed in late winter if required.
Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly Spacing
When mature, the Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly can grow to a size of 2 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. A spacing of 3 to 4 feet apart will allow its shape to be appreciated.
Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2-4 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-4 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- White flowers with greenish centers
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Emerald Magic Meserve Holly
- Also Known As
- Meserve Holly
- Botanical Name
- Ilex x meserveae Emerald Magic®
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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