China Boy Holly
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$35.00
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Ilex x 'Mesdob'
China Boy is a fast growing, cold hardy, evergreen male holly with a compact, mounded form.
The glossy green foliage of this holly takes to shearing and shaping well.
Note: Good pollinator for any nearby China Girl. Pollination Needs: 1 China Boy for every 5 China Girl hollies
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Photo courtesy of our growing friends at Flowerwood Nursery in Loxley, AL
| Ornamental Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Category | Shrub |
| Foliage Type | Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height | 6' - 10' |
| Spread | 6' - 8' |
| Shape | Upright Rounded |
| Primary Foliage Color | (Glossy) Greenish-blue |
| Seasonal Foliage Color | (Glossy) Greenish-blue |
| Flowering Season | Spring |
| Flower Color | Insignificant |
| Berries | None (Pollinator for China Girl - she produces heavy berries) |
| Environmental Characteristics | |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Preferences | Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences | Average: Ensure Planting Area Provides Adequate Drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 5 to 9 |