Taxon

Ilex × meserveae 'Hachfee' Castle Spire™

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Common name: Castle Spire™ Meserve holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution: hybrid: selection of Ilex aquifolium × I. rugosa
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Plant Patent Info.: PP14,310; 18 November, 2003
Comments: A new evergreen female holly selection with dark green, glossy leaves and grows as a densely conical shrub. In the presence of a suitable male pollinator, it produces red fruit in late fall and early winter that are relished by birds. A compact, slow-growing plant to 6-8' tall and 3-4' wide makes it suitable used as hedge, specimen or as a foundation planting. Excellent cut greens for the holidays.
Links: Missouri Botanical Garden Kemper Center- Plant Finder • US Patent and Trademark Office- Patent No. Search

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BH21 (BH21) • Accession: D2005-0067.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: HOL: BH21 (BH21) • Accession: D2005-0067.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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