Ilex vomitoria 'Nana'
Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix, especially near hot walls or pavement.
Water: Moderate water in Phoenix. Water deeply, allowing the upper few inches of soil to dry between irrigations; water more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat.
Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils and moderately alkaline conditions. Avoid persistently saturated soil.
Mature size: Typically 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide; older, unpruned plants may grow larger.
Bloom: Small, inconspicuous flowers in spring.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate.