Ilex x 'Mesog'
China Girl is a fast-growing female selection that has one of the most exceptional berry sets of any holly.
The growth habit of China Girl is the same as its companion, China Boy. China Boy holly is the pollinator for China Girl holly.
Tolerates Heat Excellently
Photos courtesy of: Peter Hogg & Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| 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 |
White |
| Berries |
Red (heavy producer) |
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| 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 |
