Latin Name: Ilex aquifolium

Flower: Small, white, and inconspicuous flowers, blooming in late spring.

Leaves: Glossy, dark green, leathery leaves with spiny margins.

Stems: Woody, branching, and evergreen, growing as either a large shrub or small tree up to 10 meters tall.

Growing Environment: Prefers moist, well-drained soils in woodlands, gardens, and hedges.

Growth Habit: A large, woody evergreen shrub or small tree that spreads via seed and vegetative growth. It forms dense thickets that can outcompete native vegetation. In situ, English holly often appears as a dense, glossy-leaved shrub or tree, particularly in shady woodlands.