Maryland Dwarf American Holly - Compact Evergreen Shrub in 1 Gallon Pot | Ilex opaca
Add classic evergreen beauty to smaller garden spaces with Maryland Dwarf American Holly, a compact holly variety prized for its low spreading growth habit and dense glossy foliage. Originally introduced in 1942 by Earle Dilatush, this exceptional dwarf form remains one of the finest compact American hollies available. Unlike larger holly varieties, Maryland Dwarf stays naturally low and wide, making it perfect for foundation plantings, borders, woodland gardens, slopes, and evergreen groundcover applications.
Its rich green foliage provides year-round structure and texture while requiring minimal pruning to maintain its attractive form. This hardy native evergreen is ideal for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance holly with a refined compact appearance. These healthy plants are shipped established in 1 gallon nursery pots and are ready to thrive in the landscape.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Maryland Dwarf American Holly
✔️ 1 gallon pot plant
✔️ Compact evergreen holly variety
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
Growing Information
- Common Name: Maryland Dwarf American Holly
- Botanical Name: Ilex opaca ‘Maryland Dwarf’
- Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
- Growth Stage: Established potted plant
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Moist, acidic, well-draining soil
- Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
- Mature Height: Approximately 3–4 feet
- Mature Width: Approximately 6–8 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate; spreads horizontally over time
- USDA Zones: 5–9
- Container Friendly: Yes
Care Tip: Plant in acidic soil with consistent moisture for healthiest evergreen growth. Minimal pruning is needed, but occasional shaping can maintain a neat low-profile appearance.
Plant Condition Disclosure
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.
Important Note
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.
Customer Notice for Live Plants
Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.
Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.
- Photos of the shipping box
- Photo of the shipping label
- Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
- Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant
Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.
Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.
