Ilex × meserveae ‘Castle Spire’

Q: Ilex × meserveae ‘Castle Spire’ Description

Ilex × meserveae ‘Castle Spire’ is a female evergreen holly selected for a narrow, strongly upright habit. Glossy dark green, lightly spined leaves form a dense column that works well beside entrances, along boundaries and in restricted spaces where broader hollies would become too large. Small spring flowers can be followed by bright red berries when a compatible male pollinator is present, with ‘Castle Wall’ commonly paired with it. Mature plants generally reach around 2 to 3 metres high while remaining relatively narrow. Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile soil that remains moist but drains freely. It is hardy and responds well to light trimming. Prune in late summer where a tighter formal outline is required.

Q: Planting Guide for Ilex × meserveae ‘Castle Spire’

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Q: Care guide for Ilex × meserveae ‘Castle Spire’

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Q: Uses for Ilex × meserveae ‘Castle Spire’ & Garden Styles it suits

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Blue Holly 'Castle Spire'

Narrow upright growth and glossy dark green foliage make Ilex × meserveae ‘Castle Spire’ particularly useful where evergreen screening is needed without excessive width. This female holly can produce red winter berries when pollinated by a compatible male such as ‘Castle Wall’.

3.0 L STEM HEIGHT: 50 cm €30,95

SKU: ILEX-254-Y

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Flowering Months

Jan J

Feb F

Mar M

Apr A

May M

Jun J

Jul J

Aug A

Sep S

Oct O

Nov N

Dec D

Size

Max Height

1.5 m — 2.5 m

Max Spread

1.0 m — 1.5 m

Growth Habit

Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape.

Planting Position

Sunlight

Full Sun Part Shade

Aspect

North South East West

Exposure

Exposed / Sheltered

Hardiness

(< −20 °C) Extremely hardy

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type

Chalk Clay Loam Sand

Soil Moisture

Moist but permeable / Free draining

Soil pH

Acid Alkaline Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses

Architectural
Coastal Areas
Flower Borders
Hedging / Screening

Merits

Low Maintenance

Ilex × meserveae ‘Castle Spire’ Description

Ilex × meserveae ‘Castle Spire’ is a female evergreen holly selected for a narrow, strongly upright habit. Glossy dark green, lightly spined leaves form a dense column that works well beside entrances, along boundaries and in restricted spaces where broader hollies would become too large. Small spring flowers can be followed by bright red berries when a compatible male pollinator is present, with ‘Castle Wall’ commonly paired with it. Mature plants generally reach around 2 to 3 metres high while remaining relatively narrow. Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile soil that remains moist but drains freely. It is hardy and responds well to light trimming. Prune in late summer where a tighter formal outline is required.

Planting Guide for Ilex × meserveae ‘Castle Spire’

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Care guide for Ilex × meserveae ‘Castle Spire’

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

Uses for Ilex × meserveae ‘Castle Spire’ & Garden Styles it suits

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

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