Ilex aquifolium selection

Abstract

This invention relates to a new and distinct selection of Ilex aquifolium shrub (popularly known as English holly) a member of the Aquifoliaceae family referred to as Ilex aquifolium `Monvila`. A sport selection characterized from the plant it was discovered on by its variegated leaf with yellow margins. Our selection differs from Ilex aquifolium `Argenteo-marginata`, a plant with similar foliage color pattern by our new selection having (1) a more compact growth habit; (2) smaller leaves with less numbers of spines and (3) producing strictly male flowers.

I claim: 
     
       1. Ilex aquifolium `Monvila` is a new and distinct selection as substantially shown and described herein, a superior selection characterized by a combination of notable characteristics of variegated foliage, compact habit, small foliage and having strictly male flowers.