Ilex aquifolium
The widely known traditional English Holy (Ilex aquifolium) increases in beauty in age. A slow-growing, long-lived evergreen with pyramidal growth habit, it generally takes about 20 years to reach 5 m tall and 2-3 m wide in the southern hemisphere although it is capable to obtaining a height of 15 m under ideal conditions. Lustrous, dark green leaves have spiny, wavy margin; as the tree increase in height spines are largely absent. Holly plants are either male or female; to obtain berries, both sexes must be planted – or purchase a female plant with grafted male branch. A very sturdy cold-climate plant capable of withstanding extreme cold it also does well in temperate districts but does not berry as lavishly or color as well. Read more »
Home and Garden | Bowo84 January 21, 2010 | 
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A “soft” system was used to counteract these hard surfaces. I selected a comfortable module with enough single and corner units to form a U-shape in the room. In addition to seating, the system came complete with a “surround,” a vertical outer edge that formed a low wall around the seats and set it apart from the rest of the room. These were upholstered in the same fabric as the seating. The tops were black mirror, which made a striking, sparkling contrast to the fawn gray upholstery. They are also practical surfaces for mixing drinks since the walls act as an informal bar, as well as a repository for plants, lamps and art objects. 
