Healthy Honey Maid Holly Plants
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Honey Maid Holly

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$66.49
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  • 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

With its variegated foliage and winter berries, Honey Maid Holly is a superb shrub for adding winter interest to the garden. Producing spiky, green leaves with yellow margins, the foliage of this holly really stands out. Honey Maid Holly is a female variety and if grown near a male, can display glossy bright red berries in winter and add even more impact. Botanically named Ilex x meserveae 'Honey Maid', this holly is a great all-rounder and perfect for the borders. 

With dense and bushy growth, Honey Maid naturally develops a pleasing pyramidal shape, which will draw the eye. Come spring, it is adored by pollinators, which will enjoy its tiny white flowers that open around April. Being evergreen, this Honey Maid Holly can be used to form a year-round hedge or planted in a container to provide a focal point. A tough and hardy shrub that is suitable for zones 5 to 8. 

Honey Maid Holly Care

Honey Maid Holly can cope with most soil types but is happiest when grown in a slightly acidic, moist, free-draining soil. This holly thrives in a sheltered spot in full sun but can tolerate some light shade as well. To get this shrub off to the best start, regular watering is required until it is established. After which, it should only need extra moisture during any hot and dry spells. If grown in a fertile soil, extra fertilizer is not strictly necessary; however to boost new growth, a balanced fertilizer can be applied in early spring. 

Once established, the Honey Maid Holly requires little care. To encourage bushy growth and keep it to size, it can be pruned right after flowering. Being relatively compact, Honey Maid Holly is suitable for growing in a container; keep in mind more frequent watering will be necessary during the growing season. 

Honey Maid Holly Spacing

Over time, this variegated holly can reach a size of 12-15 feet high by 6-8 feet wide. If growing this shrub to form a mixed hedge, a plant spacing of 4-5 feet is advisable.

Honey Maid Holly Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 12 - 15 Feet
Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet
Spacing: 6 - 8 Feet
Habit: Columnar, Upright
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Variegated
Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest
Watering: Low
Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Heat, Drought
Attracts: Bees, Birds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Edging, Hedges & Privacy, Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Honey Maid Holly
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Ilex X meserveae 'Honey Maid'
SKU:
1231003459-pc

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

4.5" Pot
 Also Know 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

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 year 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 Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2-3 year 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 Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 3-4 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Honey Maid Holly Show Reviews

  • 5
    i'm so pleased!

    Posted by Michelle Morrison on Dec 21, 2022

    I recently received my order of Honey Maid Holly from them “Plant Addicts” and I am very pleased with how sturdy and healthy the plants are. They are ready to be planted in one of my pots. I will definitely order again as they have huge plant selection and i know I'll get the same quality and healthy plants as before.