| | | Family | Aquifoliaceae | | Plant Type | broadleaf evergreen | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Spread | 0.9 - 3 m (3 - 10 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | The foliage is greyish green in colour and evergreen. Ilex opaca 'Maryland Dwarf' (American holly) yields showy fruit. | | Typical Uses | Hedge. | | Special Characteristics | Birds are attracted to Ilex opaca 'Maryland Dwarf' . In the winter, Ilex opaca 'Maryland Dwarf' provides winter interest. | | |