Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta) | View Observations
Ilex cornuta, commonly known as Chinese holly or horned holly, is a slow-growing, densely foliaged evergreen shrub in the Aquifoliaceae plant family. It is native to eastern China and Korea and attains a height of about 3 metres (9.8 ft). The leaves are usually 5-spined (sometimes 4), between 3.5 cm and 10 cm long, oblong and entire. The fruits are red berries, which are larger than those of the European Holly (Ilex aquifolium).
Other Names: 老鼠刺, 枸骨, 老鼠刺, 苦丁茶, 苦丁茶, Sarv-Iileks
