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to 3-4' tall. Features elliptic to obovate, glossy green convex leaves (typically 1/2 to 1 1/4" long).Japanese holly foliage somewhat resembles boxwoods more than hollies. Tiny, greenish-whiteflowers appear along the stems in the leaf axils in late spring. If pollinated, the flowers give wayto yellow, berry-like drupes (1/4" diameter) in fall. Flowers and fruit are inconspicuous.Problems:No serious insect or disease problems. Spider mites can be troublesome. Nematodes are aproblem in the South.Uses:Small hedge. Foundation plant. Shrub border. Rock garden.Back to plant list- 56 -