A broadly pyramidal shrub with lustrous, leathery dark green foliage. Useful as a pollinizer for Meserve Hollies. Pruned easily into any shape. Grow in full sun to part shade in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. One of the hardiest Blue Hollies. Introduced in 1972....
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Ilex x meserveae ‘Blue Baron’
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A compact male holly, with shiny dark blue-green leaves. The foliage takes on a burgundy tint in the winter. It will pollinize blue holly females. The small, white, male flowers appear in spring. It is adaptable to most well-drained soils and sunny to lightly shaded areas. PP 16,151....
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Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’
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A naturally columnar plant with a pencil-thin growth habit and lustrous small, dark green leaves. Effective as a dense, narrow hedge or single specimen. Flowers and fruit are inconspicuous. Grows best in full sun to part shade, in a medium moisture, well-drained soil. An introduction from the U.S. National Arboretum.
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Ilex crenata aurea ‘Drops of Gold’
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A slow growing shrub that has bright yellow outer leaves that contrast nicely with the dark, shiny green inner foliage. The leaves are small. It does well in partial to full sun and a well-drained soil. Useful as a hedge, foundation plant, or a bright accent in the landscape. PP 14,420....
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