Blue Holly, Meserve Holly, Meserve Hybrid Holly
Ilexx meserveae 'Blue Baron'

Family: Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ilex (EYE-leks)
Species: x meserveae (MESS-erv-ay)
Cultivar: Blue Baron
Additional cultivar information: (PP16151)
Hybridized by Geers 2004

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Textured

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed