- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 15 - 18 Feet
- Mature Spread 8 - 10 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 8
Blue Maid Holly (Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Maid') brings classic holiday charm with its glossy, deep blue-green foliage and abundant bright red berries appearing in fall and lasting through winter. This vigorous evergreen shrub reaches 15 feet in height, quickly forming a dense, attractive privacy hedge or striking landscape accent. Its spiny-free leaves and purple-tinted stems distinguish it from other hollies, providing safe and snag-free planting along walkways or borders. To maximize berry production, pair Blue Maid with a male pollinator like Blue Prince.
Choosing live Blue Maid Holly over artificial decorations enhances your holiday season with authentic natural beauty and the joy of sustainability. As a thoughtful holiday gift, this living shrub creates lasting memories, allowing the recipient to plant and enjoy it year-round. After its indoor display, planting Blue Maid outdoors contributes positively to your garden's ecosystem, inviting local birds to enjoy the berries during winter.
Holiday Blue Maid Holly Care
Indoors during winter, provide Blue Maid Holly with bright, indirect sunlight, maintaining room temperatures between 60-70°F. For optimal humidity, occasionally mist the leaves or set the pot near a humidity tray filled with water. Water regularly, keeping the soil slightly moist but allowing the top inch to dry between waterings to prevent root rot.
In spring, transition Blue Maid Holly outdoors gradually over one week. Choose a planting site in partial to full sun with well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, place the plant level with the soil surface, fill in, and water thoroughly to settle. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and provide protection through colder months.
Holiday Blue Maid Holly Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 15 - 18 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Spacing: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Blue Maid Holly |
| Other Name(s): Blue Maid Holly |
| Scientific Name: Ilex X meserveae 'Blue Maid' |
- SKU:
- 1231000359-pc-Holiday
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
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
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
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
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
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
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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