Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Stallion' PP# 4804
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 5-7
High Shine Sturdy Accent Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly!
- Attractive Glossy Foliage
- Traditional Holly Leaf With No Spines
- Intense Blue-Green Evergreen Color
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Fast-Growing Dense Pyramidal Form
- Leave Natural or Prune To Shape
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance
- Small White Blossoms Attracts Pollinators
- Pollinates Blue Princess Holly
- Moist Well-Drained Soils
- Resistant to Salt, Deer, Rabbits, Pollution & Wind!
Deep blue-green, broadleaf evergreen structure! The Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly (Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Stallion' PP# 4804) is a fantastic backbone for any garden design!
Intensely evergreen foliage has a high-gloss shine and blue highlights. The wavy edges won't stab like traditional Holly but retain that classic leaf shape.
Dense, bushy, and pyramidal, growing up to 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide, however, can prune to any size or shape.
White flowers appear and attract pollinators, and the shiny small foliage and strong foliage color provide a strong presence in the garden for all seasons!
How to Use Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly In The Landscape
This highly polished shrub deserves to be a stand-out specimen plant or high-style accent. Blue Stallion™ highlights any bed or border, and complements any garden style!
A row of Blue Stallion™ sparkles as a privacy hedge or barrier, or a zig-zagging row to define your property. A pair of Holly sentries will welcome guests to your front door!
The bushy erect growth is perfect for a range of garden designs and applications. Fitting into rustic country gardens, or as amazing backdrops and anchors.
Boost curb-appeal exponentially as a foundation planting, Plus, Blue Stallion™ can handle edge of the woods areas and wildlife gardens without attention from deer.
Faster growing, Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly means privacy with no waiting. The dense growth lends itself perfectly for formally pruned shapes and speedy privacy.
One Blue Stallion™ is an effective pollinator for up to 10 Blue Princess Holly, providing loads of berries on the female plants.
#ProPlantTips For Care
With winter hardiness and heat tolerance in growing zones 5 through 9, these prefer partial sun in hot climates, while handling full sun in cooler zones.
These Blue Holly tolerate slightly acidic soil conditions and higher moisture but it must be well-drained soils. Requiring well-watered soil in full sun for best results.
Standing up to urban pollution, they're not particular on soil type. Doing well in both sandy and clay soils, Blue Holly won't mind some salinity and are strong against the wind.
This highly ornamental shrub needs very little from you but returns loads of character. Order this sturdy shrub today from Nature Hills Nursery and let Blue Stallion™ Meserve Holly stand tall for you!
