Ilex x Monarch Purple #7
Ilex x Monarch Purple #7
Monarch® Purple Holly
Dense, upright shrub with glossy foliage
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Dense, upright holly grown for its glossy foliage that emerges with a deep purple-bronze tint before maturing to dark green. Provides year-round structure and works well as a hedge, specimen, or foundation planting. Small spring flowers are followed by ornamental berries when a compatible male holly is nearby. Bees and other pollinators; birds may feed on berries.
Botanical Name- Ilex x 'EN-6'
Pronunciation- EYE-leks
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained, peat moss enriched, acidic soil
Current Size- #7
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Little Lime Panicle Hydrangea TF
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 late winter; water deeply in dry spells and use acidic fertilizer if needed.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and remove deadwood.
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
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