Ilex aquifolium
English Holly
6
Southern Europe

Evergreen tree
70 feet
Dioecious
 
Alternate evergreen leaves are glossy on the upper surface and vary considerably in size and in shape
 
 
 
Bright red fruits borne on previous year's growth
 
 
 
 

Ilex aquifolium has glossy leaves and fruits borne on the previous year's growth while Ilex opaca has leaves are dull above and the fruits are borne on the current year's growth.

 

 
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