noun
longstalk holly; Ilex pedunculosa
A species of holly native to East Asia, known for its glossy evergreen leaves and red berries. The Japanese name そよご is also written as 冬青.
庭に冬青を植えた。
I planted a longstalk holly in the garden.
ソヨゴの赤い実が冬の庭を彩る。
The red berries of the longstalk holly brighten the winter garden.
The Japanese name そよご is of uncertain origin. The kanji 冬青 literally mean 'winter green', referring to the plant's evergreen nature.