HOLLY, BLUE Ilex meserveae Blue Prince Suitable for any normal soil Ultimate Height 8ft Hedge Height 3-6ft Av. Growth/Year* 6ins Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Dark blue-green leaves on young plant. Blue Prince - Male. Blue Princess - Female. Excellent evergreen hedging holly, with extremely dense habit, purplish shoots bearing softly spiny, glossy, dark blue-green leaves. Tiny white flowers over a long period followed by masses of brilliant red berries on female (princess). Shade tolerant. Our suggested mix has 1 male to 5 females to ensure good berrying. HEDGE Trim late summer. For hedges 3-6ft Plant 1.5-2ft apart. SHRUB 6ft x 6ft in 20 years, ultimate height 6ft