Evergreen Shrub with Dense Dark Green Foliage and Compact Rounded Form
Compact Holly features dense, glossy dark green foliage with a naturally compact rounded form that provides year-round color and structure. This slow-growing evergreen shrub delivers attractive foliage, black winter berries, and versatility, making it perfect for foundation plantings, low hedges, and mass plantings.
Key Features
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Dense Dark Green Foliage: Glossy small leaves provide year-round color and interest
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Compact Rounded Form: Naturally neat growth habit perfect for low plantings
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Black Winter Berries: Attractive black fruit appears in fall and persists through winter
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Slow Growing: Maintains compact size with minimal pruning
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Low Maintenance: Deer resistant, requires minimal attention once established
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun to part shade
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Mature Size: 4-6' tall x 4-6' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 5-8
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Type: Evergreen shrub
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Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape if needed. Takes well to shearing for formal hedges.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for foundation plantings, low hedges, mass plantings, and mixed borders. Pairs beautifully with other evergreens and flowering shrubs. Excellent choice for adding year-round structure, compact evergreen presence, and winter interest to landscapes.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once established. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
