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Ilex 'Mesog' (China Girl)

Family Aquifoliaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.5 - 3 m (5 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 2.4 m (5 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The broadleaf evergreen Ilex 'Mesog' (China Girl) (hybrid holly) yields medium green and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring to early summer. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Ilex 'Mesog' (China Girl) (hybrid holly). Ilex 'Mesog' (China Girl) (hybrid holly) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, hedge and specimen.
Special Characteristics During the winter, Ilex 'Mesog' (China Girl) continues to provide interest in your garden.
Cautions Thorns or spines can be a problem with Ilex 'Mesog' (China Girl) (hybrid holly). Handle with care. Careful planning of its positioning in your garden will avoid injuries to children and pets.