Ilex canariensis

This tree, endemic to the Macaronesian region, rarely exceeds 10 meters in height. Although native to the laurel forest, it can adapt to other vegetation zones. Its leaves are usually small (no more than 5 cm long), although larger ones can be found depending on humidity and shade conditions. They are simple, tough, and have an ovate to ovate-elliptic blade with entire margins, though they may sometimes have a few small spines. Its flowers are white, and its fruits are red drupes, very similar to those of holly, which are used for Christmas decorations.