Ilex Meserveae Blue Prince Specimen 200/225cm

Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Prince’ – Bold Evergreen Structure with Pollinator Value (Specimen Plant, 200–225cm Tall)

Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Prince’ is a robust male holly cultivar admired for its strong upright form, dense branching, and glossy, deep green-blue foliage. Supplied as a mature specimen at 200–225cm tall, it’s perfect for making an immediate impact in the landscape—whether used as a structural focal point, evergreen screen, or a companion plant for berry-producing female hollies like ‘Blue Maid’.

Though it doesn't produce berries itself, ‘Blue Prince’ plays a vital pollinating role, ensuring nearby female Ilex cultivars yield an abundant winter display. Extremely hardy and tolerant of pruning, this reliable evergreen is well-suited to both formal and informal planting schemes, providing year-round greenery, architectural presence, and windbreak value.

Key Features

• Foliage: Glossy, deep green-blue spiny leaves with a refined texture

• Ultimate Height & Spread: 2.5 - 4m

• Form: Dense, upright growth with strong branching structure

• Pollinator Role: Essential male variety for female hollies (e.g., ‘Blue Maid’)

• Evergreen: Provides year-round foliage and structural value

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Ilex ‘Blue Maid’ – ensures berry production with stunning winter colour

• Taxus baccata – contrasts beautifully in formal evergreen schemes

• Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ – adds winter stem colour

• Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ – softens its strong form in summer

• Pittosporum ‘Silver Ball’ – for silvery foliage contrast and texture

Ideal For

• Structural planting in large borders or hedging schemes

• Evergreen backbone in mixed planting

• Pollinating companion in holly collections

• Low-maintenance, year-round interest

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic

• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK

• Maintenance: Tolerant of pruning; trim to maintain shape or size

Why Choose Ilex ‘Blue Prince’ (200–225cm Specimen)?

• Mature size for instant garden impact
• Essential male pollinator for berry-producing female hollies
• Hardy, low-maintenance, and architectural
• Year-round form and deep green colour

With its reliable performance, bold form, and valuable pollinator role, Ilex ‘Blue Prince’ is an indispensable addition to any landscape seeking structure, seasonal interest, and evergreen integrity.

Ilex Meserveae Blue Prince Specimen 200/225cm Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.