Spider9/12/03 12:07

Hello Sacha,
There is a small-leaved holly which is often recommended as a subject for
topiary. It is called Ilex crenata. Its leaves are not usually dark green,
but the variety 'Mariesii' has darker, duller leaves than most. It is
*very* slow growing, but may eventually reach 2m.
Hope this helps.
Spider

Thank you. I'll get my husband to look that one up tomorrow. Sounds
promising except for the 2 metres - at least so far.

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