| Shape | Pendulous and weeping. |
| Landscape | Borders, beds, wildlife, cottage and informal gardens. |
| Propagation | Grafting using I. aquifolium rootstock. |
| Cultivation | Prefers full sun and partial-shade. Plant in moist but well-drained soil sandy loam soil. |
| Pests | May be affected by cushion scale and holly leaf miner. Holly leaf blight, honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot and fungal leaf spot may occur. |
| Notable Specimens | Trewidden Garden, Trewidden, Penzance, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Dropping branches that eventually form a small dome, pyramid or mushroom shape. |
| Leaf Description | Spiny leaves with broad edges that are 8 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Small flowers appearing in spring or early summer. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit ripens in autumn through winter. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are purple when young and mature to a dark green with cream edges. The flowers are white. The fruit are bright red. |
