Ilex x. meserveae Blue Angel

Common Name:
Blue Angel Holly

Description:
Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Angel’ is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its dense, bushy growth and striking deep blue-green foliage. The glossy, spiny leaves provide year-round interest, making it a popular choice for hedging, foundation planting, or as a specimen shrub. In spring, it produces small white flowers, which, when pollinated by a nearby male holly, result in bright red berries that persist into winter, attracting birds. This variety is highly cold-tolerant and thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soils with a position in full sun to part shade. Blue Angel is a low-maintenance, ornamental shrub that adds structure and seasonal interest to gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2.5 metres
• Width: 1.2–2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White (small, inconspicuous)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Bird Attracting (due to berries)
• Evergreen Foliage
• Cold Hardy
• Suitable for Topiary

Toxicity:

• Berries are mildly toxic if ingested, potentially causing stomach upset in humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Rhododendrons and Azaleas
• Camellia species
• Pieris (Lily of the Valley Shrub)
• Skimmia japonica
• Hosta species