Ilex perado subsp. platyphylla (female)

The Canary Island Holly is one of the most distinct and striking of all on account of its short stalked and very broad, dark green, leathery foliage, sometimes up to 15cm long by 10cm wide. It is surprisingly hardy. passing without injury in most areas even through very cold winters. A small bushy tree with a spreading branch habit, this is a female clone with bright red fruit when pollinated, even by our native species.