Perfect long lasting christmas gift a handsome traditional tree the holly ilex aquifolium tree is an evergreen renowned for its berries in winter it is a useful addition to any garden particularly at christmas for decorating the holly is a steady grower reaching about 8ft in 10 years a suitable gift for all occasions the current height of the tree is 15 30cm in folklore the holly was left uncut in hedges to obstruct witches who were known to run along the tops of hedges with each tre