Name: Ilex x China Boy #3
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Ilex x China Boy #3
Price: 49.99 USD
Availability: InStock

China Boy™ Holly

Male pollinator for China girl

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Compact, mounded, broadleaf evergreen shrub. This is the male pollinator for 'China Girl'. Foliage is spiny, glossy, green. More cold hardy than Blue Series. Moderately vigorous. Protect from wind and winter sun. Use 1 male for every 2-3 females.

Botanical Name- Ilex x meserveae 'Mesdob'

Pronunciation- EYE-leks mess-ER-vee-ee

Foliage- Evergreen

Mature Width- 8 ft

Mature Height- 10 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained, peat moss enriched, acidic soil

Current Size- #3

Bloom Color- White

Bloom Time- Spring

Companion Plants- Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' (evergreen backdrop vs large white heads)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (note: dioecious species need male/female), fruit-eating birds (especially in winter)

Plant Habit- Shrub

Care Rating- Moderate

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C26

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune to shape in early spring if desired. Keep soil evenly moist and slightly acidic. A spring application of evergreen fertilizer supports vibrant foliage.

Trimming Instructions- Trim in late winter or early spring to shape. Remove dead or damaged branches, maintaining a compact habit.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. In clay soils, ensure drainage and maintain soil acidity with peat.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone

Possible Issues- Holly leaf miner, scale insects, tar spot

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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