Add year-round structure with Ilex × meserveae 'Emerald Magic®' (Meserve Holly 'Emerald Magic®'), a compact broadleaf evergreen holly valued for its tidy, rounded habit and glossy, blue-green leaves. You get reliable winter presence, plus attractive foliage that can deepen to burgundy tones in cold weather for extra seasonal interest.

At maturity it typically forms a dense shrub about 24-48 inches tall, with a rounded, hedge-friendly shape. It fits well as a foundation plant, low hedge, or small-screening accent, and it responds well to occasional shaping if you want a crisp outline.

Plant it in full sun to part shade. In warmer summer climates, give it some afternoon shade for best foliage quality. Provide average moisture while it establishes; once rooted in, keep it on the slightly moist side but avoid soggy, poorly drained spots.

For easiest care, choose organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil, though it is adaptable with reasonable drainage. Mulch to moderate soil temperature and conserve moisture, and water deeply during dry spells, especially in the first couple growing seasons.

Prune lightly in late winter if needed to refine the form. This cultivar is a male holly and can serve as a pollinizer for nearby female meserve hollies, helping them set berries when conditions and timing align.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-9 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 24-48"
• Shipped height: 18-21"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Evergreen: Yes

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