Professional Growing Information I planted a Castle Spire Holly 2-3 years ago, and a Castle Wall last year. The Spire is doing well, although no flowers or berries. The Wall died this summer, about 6 months after planting. I assume the 100 degree weather killed it although we watered regularly. We planted both in a partial light area, about 12’ apart. We have large oaks, 60’- 80’ tall that filter much of the direct light, which hasn’t affected the Spire. I want to try Wall again to pollinate the Spire. Where can I find one locally in Fort Worth and when should I plant it. The Wall I planted this year that died was from an out of state nursery in the N/E. Thank you for your help. Rick
Castle Wall® Blue Holly Ilex x meserveae
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Mature Size
Height: 5' - 8'
Spread: 3' - 4'
Height: 1.5m - 2.4m
Spread: 91cm - 1.2m
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Details
60 - 96 Inches48 - 60 Inches36 - 48 Inches1.5m - 2.4m1.2m - 1.5m91cm - 1.2mFeatures
Handsome columnar holly.
Castle Wall® holly 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. Castle Wall® holly is a male variety that will pollinate Castle Spire® and Castle Keep® holly, but it does not produce fruit itself.
Fall InterestWinter InterestDeadheading Not NecessaryCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:EvergreenHeight Category:TallGarden Height:60 - 96 Inches 1.5m - 2.4mSpacing:48 - 60 Inches 1.2m - 1.5mSpread:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mFlower Colors:WhiteFlower Shade:WhiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Early SpringBloom Time:Mid SpringBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7bWater Category:AverageUses:LandscapeUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Broad columnar shrub that is great as a foundation, specimen or hedge plant. Good in groupings and mass plantings. Makes a good screen. Good for winter gardens.
Maintenance Notes:Castle Wall® holly is a male variety that does not get fruit but will serve to pollinate female varieties, like Castle Spire® and Pharos Gold™ holly. One male will pollinate up to 5 females. Plant within 50'/15.25m of each other to ensure pollination.
Male holly like Castle Wall may be pruned after flowering if desired, but its natural columnar habit should need little trimming.
Holly prefers acidic soils with average moisture and appreciates a good layer of mulch. If desired, apply a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs in early spring.
Castle Wall® Ilex x meserveae 'Heckenstar' USPP 14,308 -
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Rick Ringler, Texas, United States, 3 years ago
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