Ilex meserveae 'Heckenstar' is an evergreen shrub with beautifully glossy, deep green serrated leaves that do not sting. 'Heckenstar' grows faster than 'Blue Prince', one of its parents, and has very dense branching. In a year it may grow 20 to 30" (50 to 80 cm). 'Heckenstar' is very hardy and can easily be grown as a hedge. Outside Europe 'Heckenstar' is known as Castle Wall?.x0dx0ax0dx0aHeckenstar has won a Bronze medal at Plantarium 2006.