Ilex x Honey Maid #3
Ilex x Honey Maid #3
Honey Maid Holly
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Broad pyramidal evergreen shrub. Blooms in the summer with tiny flowers followed by persistent, shiny, bright red berries. Foliage is spiny, with shades of rich golden yellow and buttercream blotching the glossy dark green leaves. Needs a pollinator. Protect from wind and winter sun. Moderately vigorous.
Botanical Name- Ilex x meserveae 'Honey Maid'
Pronunciation- EYE-leks mess-ER-vee-ee
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 5 ft
Mature Height- 5 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- Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' (variegated leaves vs pink foliage)
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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