Maryland Dwarf Holly is a native evergreen shrub with a low-spreading habit that forms a wide mound and minimally spiny glossy dark green foliage. Abundant small, bright red berries ripen in fall and persist through winter. To ensure berry production, it's important to have a compatible male holly tree nearby, such as 'Jersey Knight'. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.
Syn. with 'Maryland Spreader'.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 10' |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Hydrangea, Peony
IMAGES: Heartwood Nursery & Environmental Preserve, Ilex opaca 'Maryland Dwarf', (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Ilex opaca Maryland Dwarf 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
