Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: What kind of Ilex is this?, 1 by Muddy1

Muddy1 wrote:
Is this Ilex opaca? It is a volunteer growing in very dry, shady conditions under a pine tree. It was growing right against a 4' picket fence until recently, which might account for some of the lopsidedness. I'm ashamed to say I neglected it just because I didn't buy it. It might not show in the photo, but the leader broke off at some point and it's trying to send up a new one.

Will it get more horizontal branches if I cut it back?

This message was edited Dec 7, 2013 1:29 PM