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Blue Boy Holly

Scientific name	Ilex meserveae 'Blue Boy'
Common name	Blue Boy Holly
Type	Shrubs
Variety	Evergreen
USDA Zone hardiness	5a - 9b
Exposure	Full sun
Height	6 to 10'
Spread	3 to 6'

Has an upright habit with dark blue foliage and bluish-purple branches. Good polenizer for female hollies. Prefers full sun, but light shade is tolerated but growth tends to be more open. Grows best in moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils, but will tolerate most soil types.