Ilex opaca 'Maryland Dwarf' (American Holly)

Ilex opaca 'Maryland Dwarf', commonly known as American Holly, is a dwarf cultivar of the native American Holly. It is a compact evergreen shrub with a rounded, dense form and glossy, dark green leaves. Inconspicuous white flowers bloom in spring, followed by bright red berries in fall and winter, which provide food for birds. It is commonly used as a foundation plant, hedge, or specimen plant.