Standard Ilex Blue Maid
Standard Ilex Blue Maid
1 tree
Decorative fruit
€42.95
Stock 20
SKU
A10857
This female variety Standard Ilex meserveae, 'Blue Maid' will look fabulous no matter where you choose to put it especially when placed next to a...
This female variety Standard Ilex meserveae, 'Blue Maid' will look fabulous no matter where you choose to put it especially when placed next to a door entrance. It produces abundance of tiny, white flowers in spring that are followed by attractive berries in autumn which is a great contrast against the dark thorny shiny evergreen foliage.
In order to produce fruit Blue Maid needs a male pollinator nearby, preferably from blue holly range such as Blue Prince and Heckenstar.
- 1 x Standard Ilex Blue Maid
Botanical name | Standard Ilex Blue Maid |
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Category | Ilex |
Qty | 1x |
Flowers | Yes |
Flower period | Summer |
Fragranr | No |
Cutflowers | No |
Flower colour | White |
Fruits | Yes |
Edible | No |
Location | Sunny |
Hardy | Yes |
Groundcovering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant spacing | 50cm |
Plant Depth | 20cm |
Preferred Soil | Well drained soil |
Full grown height | 80cm - 100cm |
Poisonous | No |
How to take care of Standard Ilex Blue Maid
Plant in a large planter with drainage holes and place a layer of pebbles in the bottom of the pot to ensure good drainage or it can be planted directly into the ground. It prefers a chalky soil and a sunny well sheltered position. Stake the shrub until it is strong enough to withstand the wind itself. Prune into shape in Feb. - March. During harsh winters you may need to bring pot grown trees indoors to an unheated room until it warms up.