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Hardy dwarf holly

I bought a dwarf holly 2 years ago that I would like to
recommend.  Everyone who sees my plant comments
on it and wants one.

Unfortunately I don't have a good name or a direct source.  The
label I have says Ilex hybrid "Mondo".  It also says "Little
Rascal Holly".  It was distributed by Monrovia Nurseries.
I got mine from a local nursery.  They only had 2 and haven't carried
it since.  I suspect that you could persuade a local nursery that
orders from Monrovia to get it.

Anyway it is very compact, and looks like it will stay below 1.5-2'
for many years. Leaves are blue/green, greener than the blue
hollies and leaves are about 1/3 the size, somewhat crinkled,
providing good texture. And the best thing it is is very hardy.  The
label says Z4.  I can't attest to that, but I have it in an exposed site
(Z5) and it hasn't burned in the slightest.  Unfortunately It is a male, so
no berries, but it is a great foliage plant.

I have mine in my rock garden.  I suspect it would make a dynamite
small EG hedge.

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