In article , Sacha
writes
Some years ago, Ray was given a holly bush. It has a *very* small, very
dark green leaf and is now no more than 4.5 feet in height. It could easily
be clipped to make a topiary interest. BUT, nobody could provide a name.
It has no berries, so perhaps it's a lonely holly bush? Any ideas as to ID?

According to RHS Encs, there are over 400 species of Ilex (Holly). They
can be evergreen or deciduous, fully or half-hardy and they may grow as
trees, shrubs or climbers. Quote: "Almost all [Ilex] plants are
unisexual, and to obtain fruits [berries] on a female plant a male also
needs to be grown." and "Most holly leaves are simple and alternate,
with spine toothed, spiny or entire margins."

Your bush could be a small leaved dwarf or a slow growing variety
without a pollinating partner. Leaf shape would help ID.
--
Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs.