identify holly please

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  1. 7104eversfield

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    This holly (?) is a large mound-shaped bush. It is in flower now (mid Nov) in MD. Fls very sweet smelling. Lvs about 1.5in long, ovate. Only few inner lvs are spiny.
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Osmanthus heterophyllus.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Ditto to Osmanthus heterophyllus. Note that the leaves are in opposite pairs, not alternate as in hollies; also hollies are spring-flowering, Osmanthus is autumn-flowering.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    THIS Osmanthus blooms in fall. Some others bloom in spring.
     
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