Perfect for clipped formal hedges and various topiary shapes and one of if not the most commonly used shrubs in home foundation plantings, 'Compacta' Holly is a hardy and attractive boxwood-like evergreen shrub that responds very well to shearing. The small, rounded dark green leaves are densely packed on black stems. Ifr left to grow naturally will flower inconspicuously in spring followed by black berries. This Japanese holly so can be maintained at a height and width of 3 to 4 feet. When left to grow naturally it might reach 6 feet tall and wide. Shrub Type: Evergreen Shrub Height at Maturity: 3-6', depending on pruning Width at Maturity: 3-6', depending on pruning Growth Habit / Form: Dense, Rounded Growth Rate: Moderate Flower Color: White Flower Size: Small Flowering Period: May, June Flower Type: Fragrant Flowers: No Foliage Color: Dark Green Fragrant Foliage: No Berries: Yes Berry Color: Black Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun, Morning Shade with Evening Sun Water Needs: Average, Low when established Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Silty Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist to Somewhat Dry Soil pH: 4.5 - 6.5 Maintenance / Care: Low to Average Attracts: Visual Attention Resistances: Deer, Disease, Drought, Mildew, Heat, Clay Soil
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