Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta) is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant, and dense evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching 3–10 ft tall (sometimes up to 25 ft). Known for its glossy, 4-5 spined, dark green, rectangular leaves and bright red berries, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is a durable, heat-tolerant plant used for hedges and foundation planting, though it can suffer from potential problems like spider mites and leaf spot.