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Japanese holly

plant
Also known as: Ilex crenata
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Japanese holly (Ilex crenata) is a shrub native to Japan. It is an evergreen plant with leaves that are crenate, meaning they have small, rounded teeth along the edges, but they are not prickly. This shrub can grow up to 6 meters (20 feet) tall and produces small black berries.12

Japanese holly belongs to the larger genus Ilex, which includes about 600 species of shrubs and trees distributed worldwide. Many holly species are cultivated for their foliage and fruits, often used as ornamental plants and for holiday decorations.2

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