Ilex aquipernyi (Hybrid Holly)

Ilex aquipernyi is a hybrid between Ilex aquifolium (English Holly) and Ilex pernyi (Chinese Holly). It inherits the shiny, dark green leaves and spiky, red berries from its English Holly parent and the cold tolerance and compact habit from its Chinese Holly parent. This evergreen shrub has a dense, bushy growth and is commonly used in hedges and foundation plantings.