- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 10 - 12 Feet
- Mature Spread 10 - 12 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 8
China Girl™ Holly (Ilex x meserveae 'Mesog') delivers classic holiday charm through its abundant bright red berries and glossy, dark-green foliage. This evergreen holly showcases serrated, waxy leaves that maintain their lush appearance year-round, making it an exceptional landscape shrub. Small white spring flowers attract beneficial pollinators, turning into the dazzling red berries beloved during the festive winter months. Its dense, rounded form, reaching up to 12 feet high, provides reliable structure and striking visual interest in any garden.
Choosing a live China Girl™ Holly for your holiday décor brings authenticity and freshness that artificial decorations simply cannot replicate. A living plant helps to purify indoor air while offering the opportunity to enrich your outdoor landscape once winter passes. It makes an especially thoughtful gift for garden lovers, creating lasting memories and year-round enjoyment beyond the holidays. Unlike disposable decorations, China Girl™ Holly thrives outdoors, enhancing wildlife habitat and garden beauty season after season.
Holiday China Girl™ Holly Care
Keep your China Girl™ Holly thriving indoors by placing it in bright, indirect sunlight away from direct heat sources, maintaining a cool indoor temperature between 60 and 70°F. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging, and increase humidity with occasional misting or by placing a water tray nearby. If possible, rotate the plant occasionally to ensure even growth and healthy foliage.
Once spring arrives and frost danger has passed, transition your China Girl™ Holly outdoors gradually over two weeks by placing it outside for increasing intervals daily. Plant in well-draining, slightly acidic soil in a location receiving full sun to partial shade, ensuring at least four hours of direct sunlight daily. Dig a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball, position the shrub at the same soil level, and backfill with enriched soil; water thoroughly, and mulch generously to retain moisture and protect roots during seasonal changes.
Holiday China Girl™ Holly Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 10 - 12 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Spacing: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: China Girl™ Holly |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: ILEX X MESERVEAE `CHINA GIRL` |
- SKU:
- 1231000265-pc-Holiday
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations