ID hints "Japanese holly" Leaves small, crenate teeth* - Leaves alternate - Minute (1 mm) triangular stipule*** Fruits black berries - Fruits only on female plants

Ilex, holly; Japanese holly

4-H Horticulture Contest, Dr. Alice B. Russell, Dr. Paul R. Fantz, and Larry Bass, Department of Horticultural Science, NC Cooperative Extension Service, NC State University. All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell. Computer programming by Miguel A. Buendia, graphics by Brad Capel.