Castle Rouge® Blue Holly
Ilex x meserveae 'HACH1'
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Preorder Shipping Schedule
We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.
| Zone 3-4 | Week of March 30th |
| Zone 5 | Week of March 16th |
| Zone 6-12 | Week of March 2nd |
Shipping Rates
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Description
Castle Rouge® Blue Holly is the boldest male holly you’ll ever grow, and one you’ll actually want to feature front and center in your landscape. Its glossy dark green leaves flush with a stunning burgundy-red glow as new growth emerges, and in winter the entire shrub takes on a dramatic dark burgundy coat that provides vivid cold-season interest. Growing 5–8 feet tall, this upright, columnar male holly pollinates all nearby female hollies within 50 feet, including the full Castle Series, encouraging abundant red berry production.
- Dramatic burgundy-red new growth turns dark green, then returns burgundy in winter
- Male pollinator, one plant pollinates up to 7 female holly plants within 50 feet
- Upright, columnar habit, 5–8 ft. tall, 4–5 ft. wide, strong structural presence
- Glossy, dark green summer foliage with exceptional ornamental quality
- Outstanding as a hedge, screen, foundation plant, or specimen
- Tolerates clay soils and part shade
- Hardy in Zones 5–8
Castle Rouge® Blue Holly thrives in full sun to part shade with average, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It tolerates clay soils and is adaptable to urban conditions. In hot climates, afternoon shade helps preserve foliage quality; in windy winter climates, a sheltered site is beneficial. Water regularly until established. No heavy pruning is required, the natural columnar form is attractive on its own. Plant near Castle Keep® or other female hollies for spectacular berry displays. Order this showstopping male holly today!
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Growth RateSlow
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT, PR
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