Castle Spire is a regal accent for your landscape! Dark glossy leaves, superior vigor and branching make it a superior choice over other varieties. Narrow habit makes it ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, or even as a dramatic specimen. Lustrous evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.
| Plant Type |
Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone |
5-7 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing |
48"-60" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Showy |
| Tolerance |
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| Attracts |
Birds |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Hedges and Screens |
Ilex x meserveae Castle Spire® (Blue Holly) | Blue Holly Castle Spire®, Ilex x meserveae 'Hachfee' PP14310 || Castle Spire is a regal accent for your landscape! Dark glossy leaves, superior vigor and branching make it a superior choice over other varieties. Narrow habit makes it ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, or even as a dramatic specimen. Lustrous evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Showy,
Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Hedges and Screens