Honey Maid Holly - Holiday

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun

(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

12 - 15 Feet

Mature Spread

6 - 8 Feet

Growing Zones

5 to 8

• Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
• Mature Height 12 - 15 Feet
• Mature Spread 6 - 8 Feet
• Growing Zones 5 - 8

Holiday Honey Maid Holly (Ilex x meserveae 'Honey Maid') enhances the holiday season with its striking, variegated foliage and bright red berries. This evergreen shrub boasts blue-green leaves edged in creamy-yellow margins, providing year-round visual appeal. Small white flowers bloom in late spring, attracting beneficial pollinators and leading to abundant berry production when paired with a male holly, such as Blue Prince or Castle Wall. Growing into a naturally pyramidal form that reaches heights of up to 15 feet, Honey Maid Holly stands apart due to its consistent coloration, dense growth, and uniquely ornamental appearance.

Choosing live holiday décor like Honey Maid Holly delivers more than just festive beauty; it offers lasting value that artificial decorations simply can't match. After the season ends, you can plant this versatile evergreen outside, where it continues to provide color, privacy, and bird-friendly berries for years to come. Whether gifted or kept, a living Honey Maid Holly brings natural charm and continuous enjoyment long after traditional decorations fade away.

Holiday Honey Maid Holly Care

Indoors, place your Honey Maid Holly in bright, indirect sunlight away from heating vents or drafts, and water regularly, allowing only the top inch of soil to dry slightly between watering sessions. Keep the plant in a cooler indoor environment, ideally between 60-70°F, to maintain foliage color and berry quality. Increase humidity around your holly by occasionally misting or placing a water tray nearby.

As spring approaches and outdoor temperatures stabilize, gradually acclimate your Honey Maid Holly to outdoor conditions. Select a planting location that provides full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball, position the shrub with the crown at ground level, then backfill and water deeply. Adding a mulch layer around the base can help retain moisture and maintain a stable root environment, ensuring a smooth transition to permanent garden planting.