Ilex pernyi

Perney's Holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Origin: China
USDA Zone: 6-9?

Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Ilex pernyi is a slow growing evergreen shrub with a conical habit. Its dark green, shiny, leathery leaves are ovate with spiny margins, up to 3cm long and 1.5cm broad and variable in shape.

Similar plants:

Ilex aquifolium (European Holly )
Ilex cassine (Dahoon Holly, Dahoon )
Ilex cornuta (Chinese Holly, Horned Holly)
Ilex opaca (American Holly )
Ilex paraguariensis (Yerba Mate)
Ilex verticillata (American Winterberry, Coralberry)
Ilex vomitoria (Yaupon Holly)

Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/ilex_pernyi.htm