Dependably dwarf in habit, and well without pruning. Type Deciduous shrub. Good for Containers, foundation planting, small sunny borders. Deer resistant? Yes. Care Prune in late winter or early ...

I’m a holly fanatic, so they’re my preference for shrubs in the shade, and the best ones in your size range include dwarf yaupon ... of the comparatively rare deciduous hollies.

However all shrubs benefit from shortening any excessively long shoots and cutting out weak or damaged growth. Deciduous shrubs are more likely to need pruning into shape; this is known as ...