ILEX X MESERVEAE BERRI MAGIC® (BLUE PRINCE & PRINCESS) / BERRI MAGIC® HOLLY

ILEX X MESERVEAE BERRI MAGIC® (BLUE PRINCE & PRINCESS) / BERRI MAGIC® HOLLY
A Versatile, Compact Holly with Vibrant Berries and Attractive Foliage

Ilex x meserveae 'Berri Magic®' (Blue Prince & Princess), commonly known as Berri Magic® Holly, is a dynamic, compact evergreen shrub known for its striking blue-green foliage and stunning red berries. This hardy, versatile holly is perfect for colder climates and provides year-round interest with its glossy leaves and vibrant berries that appear in the fall. Berri Magic® is a perfect choice for foundation plantings, hedges, or mixed borders, offering both beauty and wildlife appeal.

Why Choose Berri Magic® Holly?

• Vibrant Berries: Produces clusters of bright red berries that persist throughout the winter, adding color and attracting birds.
• Cold-Hardy: Thrives in USDA Zones 4–9, making it ideal for colder regions.
• Evergreen: Retains its blue-green, glossy foliage year-round, providing consistent structure and visual interest.
• Compact Size: A perfect choice for smaller spaces or as a foundation plant.

Key Features:

• Flower Color: Small, inconspicuous white flowers appear in spring, giving way to vibrant red berries in fall.
• Foliage: Blue-green, glossy, spiny leaves that remain evergreen, providing year-round interest.
• Shape: Compact, upright, and rounded form, perfect for use as a hedge or foundation plant.
• Height and Spread: Grows 3–4 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soils.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: 3–4 feet tall, 3–5 feet wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils.

Ideal Uses:

• Foundation Planting: Adds structure and year-round color to foundation plantings or garden beds.
• Hedges and Screens: Works well as a compact hedge or privacy screen with its dense growth habit.
• Mixed Borders: A vibrant addition to mixed borders, providing winter interest with its red berries.
• Wildlife Gardens: The berries attract birds and other wildlife, making it ideal for a wildlife-friendly garden.

Berri Magic® Holly offers the perfect combination of beauty, hardiness, and low maintenance. Its vibrant red berries, evergreen foliage, and compact size make it a versatile choice for a variety of garden settings, from hedges to wildlife gardens.