Castle Spire blue holly
Ilex meserveae 'Castle Spire'
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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Notes
'Castle Spire' blue holly (Ilex meserveae 'Castle Spire') is an evergreen shrub for borders, containers, and hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows tall and narrow, so it suits tight spaces. Birds visit the shrub, and it needs little care once settled.
Pairs well with Winter creeper, Festiva Maxima peony, and Grape hyacinth.