Holly / Ilex
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A very versatile compact, low growing and naturally mounding shrub. It makes a great choice for low, formal hedges, foundation plantings or as a tall ground cover. This evergreen has small, dark green leaves that have a reddish cast when they are young. Clusters of small white flowers appear on the plant each spring but they tend to not be very showy.
Partial Shade, Partial Sun
A narrow, columnar form with dark green foliage that stays neat year-round, and often sports small purple berries in fall, with a male pollenizer nearby. Leaves lack sharp points, making it ideal for decks, patios, or entryways as a vertical accent or privacy screening. Makes an elegant, formal statement in large containers. Evergreen.
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.