Tree Name:
Cape Holly / Without / Ilex mitis

Leaves
Evergreen
Origin
Indigenous
Growth
10m - 25m
Ilex mitis, commonly known as the Wild or Mountain Holly, is an evergreen tree native to Southern Africa. Typically growing 10 to 25 meters tall, it has a dense, bushy habit with glossy, dark green, spiny leaves that provide a striking contrast to its other features. In spring, it produces small, inconspicuous white flowers that give way to red berries, adding ornamental value. Ilex mitis thrives in well-drained, acidic soils and prefers partial shade to full sun. It is drought-tolerant once established and is often used in landscaping for hedges, privacy screens, or as a specimen tree.