Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
foothill woods, Hills, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Galls, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Wasps
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Borders, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Hypotensive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
LIGUSTRUM japonicum
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Japanese Ligustrum
Waxleaf Ligustrum
Texas Privet
Waxleaf Privet
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
Japanese Privet
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
japanische Privet
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Privet japonaise
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
Privet japonesa
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Ιαπωνικά Privet
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Privet Xapanese
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Xapanese Privet
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Japanese Privet
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Lamiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Japanese Privet
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Japanese Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Japanese Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Japanese Privet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and Japanese Privet Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Japanese Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Privet height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Japanese Privet are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Privet flower color: White
- Japanese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Japanese Privet
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Japanese Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Japanese Privet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.