| Specific Name: Ilex aquifolium |
| Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8 |
| Growth_Rate: Slow |
| Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; well drained soil; will not tolerate poor drainage |
| Texture: Medium |
| Form: Dense pyramidal; heavily branched |
| Height: 15 to 50' |
| Weight: 15 |
| Leaf: 1 to 3" alternate, simple, glossy, dark green wavy leaves with spines |
| Flower/Fruit: Red, yellow or orange berries |
| Comments: Dislikes high temperatures and high humidity; use only in protected locations |
| Habit: Evergreen |
| Cultivars: Aquifodina, Argentea, Britebush, Crinkle Variegated, Ferox Argentena, Marginata, Dapper, Ivory, Moonbeam, Zelta's Elite |