noun
Japanese holly; Ilex crenata
An evergreen shrub native to Japan, often used in hedges and topiary.
庭の生け垣にイヌツゲを使っています。
We use Japanese holly for the hedge in our garden.
イヌツゲは小さな白い花を咲かせます。
Japanese holly produces small white flowers.
ツゲ (boxwood) is a different plant; イヌツゲ is a species of holly, not a true boxwood, despite the name.
The name イヌツゲ literally means 'dog boxwood', but the exact origin of the name is uncertain; it may refer to its resemblance to boxwood (ツゲ) while being considered inferior or less useful.