Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
चीकू
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Breiapfelbaum
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
chicle
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
sapodilla
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
sapodilla
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
sapodilla
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Ericales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapotoideae
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Sapodilla
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Blue Princess Holly and Sapodilla Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Sapodilla are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Sapodilla
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.