Simplicity meets elegance
Consider this compact holly shrub if you love the look of boxwood but don’t like to prune.
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A deer-resistant holly for structured hedges and borders
Love the look of formal hedges but don’t love all the upkeep? Slow-growing Compacta Holly is often mistaken for boxwood, but this one grows in a natural ball shape that looks crisp and clean with just once-a-year pruning. It’s evergreen in most climates, which makes it a great backdrop for annuals.
Plus, bees love it! It’s also a smart choice for foundation plantings or adding privacy along fence lines, in both sun and shade.
Sunlight exposure:
Full sun to part shade
Growing Rate:
Moderate
Mature height:
6-8 ft.
Mature width:
6-10 ft.
Bloom season:
Spring
Bloom color:
Green, white
Foliage color:
Green
Everything you need to plant your shrub
We want you and your shrub to succeed, so we’ve laid out all the steps you need to start strong. Our helpful guide will walk you through what to do after unboxing, when and how to plant, plus so much more to set you up for success.