Ilex meserveae Blue Angel

Blue Angel Holly

Ilex × meserveae ‘Blue Angel’ is an evergreen holly valued for its glossy blue-green foliage, dense branching, and excellent cold hardiness. The leaves are moderately spined and darker than many hollies, giving the shrub strong winter texture and color. Female plants produce bright red berries when pollinated, creating added seasonal interest.

Type: Evergreen shrub
Mature Size: Width: 6–8 ft · Height: 8–10 ft
USDA Zones: 4a–7b

Form: Dense, upright-rounded

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil

Water: Medium; prefers regular moisture during establishment

Wildlife: Berries attract birds

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for hedges, screening, foundation plantings, and specimen use where cold-hardy evergreen structure and winter berry display are desired. The blue-green foliage provides strong contrast among other evergreens.

Care:
Plant in well-drained acidic soil and protect from drying winter winds in exposed sites. Prune in late winter or early spring if shaping is needed. A male pollinator nearby improves berry production on female plants.

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

8-10'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Does not flower, Late Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Birds

Soil

Acidic, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation, Hedge

Shape

Dense, Rounded, Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No