This shrub/tree is a very slow-growing, columnar holly. Some sites say it has red fruit; others say it does not have fruit. Holly shrubs/trees are either male or female, so if you want berries you need to buy a female plant and have a male plant nearby.
The bark on this holly is a lovely dark-purple/black, which makes a lovely contrast with the small, glossy, dark-green leaves.

Expect a young 6-inch plant to attain the height of 3 feet in 10 years. Works well in rock gardens because of the slow growth.

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