Best type of holly bush?

Question

I’d like to plant some holly along the low wall that separates my property from the sidewalk (I live in a row house in the US). A lot of the holly bushes I’ve seen that I’ve liked (Blue Prince(ss), English Holly), all say they grow to about 15′ or so, but I would really only want the holly to grow to 2 feet, maybe 3 max. Can I buy an English Holly and keep it cut to 2′-3′, or does something similar come in a dwarf version? I’d like a bush that has spiky leaves and produces berries, but don’t need anything that grows very tall.

Answer 1

Many holly varieties are available in dwarf forms as well, though pruning to maintain the desired shape and size may still be necessary. One note when looking for a dwarf type is to make certain you are getting it from a reputable retailer so that you are actually getting a dwarf and not one labeled as such – this frequently happens with Burford holly and its dwarf form.