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Ilex cornuta 'Rotunda' - Dwarf Chinese Holly, Rotunda Holly

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Ilex cornuta 'Rotunda' is a stylish mélange of durability and year-round aesthetic appeal. Known fondly as Dwarf Chinese Holly or Rotunda Holly, this evergreen shrub stands proudly at 3-4 feet tall, making it the perfect contender for low hedges or container gardening. Every spring, it bedazzles with sprightly, albeit small, white flowers, while its dark green leaves - glossy, pointed, and refreshingly robust - remain a constant throughout the year. You'll find it undeniably low-maintenance, requiring only moderate watering and thriving under full sun to partial shade. As autumn descends, its visual appeal is heightened by a burst of bright red berries, surely a spectacle for your landscape that also serves to attract winged friends to your garden. Encased in this rounded, compact form is undeniable resistance to deer—a no-nonsense encapsulation of functionality and form, that makes the 'Rotunda' holly a must-have in the modern gardener's arsenal.

  • Size: Up to 3-4 feet tall
  • Flowers: Small white flowers in spring
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves with pointed edges
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Additional features: Produces bright red berries in fall; attracts birds and resists deer; used for low hedges, foundation plantings, or as a standalone focal point.
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