Colorful Holly with Year-Round InterestCompact Japanese Holly, Ilex cenata ‘Compacta’, ornamental shrub. Plant several for a lovely, low hedge or even just one as an elegant accent in your perennial bed. Your Compact Japanese Holly is sure to amaze you with its color and vivacity. New growth stems emerge with a delightful, purple hue that creates a gorgeous mix of shades amid the evergreen foliage. The slightly scalloped edges of the leaves present an additional decorative appearance compared to other common evergreens. Step up close in spring and you’ll be treated to the sight of adorable little blooms of yellow-tinted, white perfection. The glossy, dark green foliage persists in its this compacta holly evergreen vitality all year-round, accented with petite, black fruit in fall. The fruit hangs on into winter, a boon for wildlife and a decorative feature against the white, winter snows. Compact Japanese Holly will grow up to 4-6 feet in height with an equal width. It has an upright habit with an oval shape and well-branched, compact form. Japanese Holly grows naturally beautiful, but is amenable to pruning if you so desire. It can even be guided into particular shapes so is great as a topiary specimen. Everyone loves a Holly plant, and Compact Japanese Holly is certainly one of the best. Flowers, fruit, uniquely-shaped leaves and a mix of foliage color all come together in this one Holly to make it an outstanding choice. Compact Japanese Holly is even remarkably easy to grow and sure to bring its vibrant color and lively characteristics to your landscape for years to come.  * Ornamental evergreen * Deer resistant * Considered allergy free * Heat and humidity tolerant * Rabbit resistant * Urban tolerant.