Another option is the Japanese holly (Ilex crenata), an evergreen type ... Some grow in low, 2- to 4-foot mounds, such as 'Helleri,' 'Hoogendorn,' 'Green Lustre,' and 'Beehive,' while others ...

Q: I have 5 'Hoogendorn' Japanese hollies in my front yard. These were newly planted by the builder, and after about 4 months, the leaves started turning brown on all 5. The branches withered as ...