Update: Castle Gold Blue Holly is know known as Pharos Gold Blue Holly. This shrub is bred by Proven Winners ColorChoice, and is a great evergreen shrub that has bright lime green foliage in the spring. The new growth is closer to yellow, which will grab everyone attention. It also has reliable red berries every fall.
Be sure to plant these with Castle Wall Blue Holly as a pollinator to ensure berries are produced. This shrub is very hardy and has beautiful foliage year round. It can also be planted in shady areas. These are great in mass planting and hedges for year round interest.
Ilex x meserveae 'David Carroll' Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-7 |
Foliage Color(s): Green, Yellow |
Exposure: Part Sun to Sun |
Height: 5-6 Feet |
Spread: 5-6 Feet |
Spacing: 5-6 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Watering: Average |
Shrub Type: Evergreen |
Scientific Name: Ilex x meserveae 'David Carroll' USPP 26,926 |
Common Name: Castle Gold Blue Holly |
Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- ILECGQT
Container Sizes
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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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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.