Nepal holly; Ilex integra
A species of holly native to Japan and East Asia, often planted in gardens and used for hedges. The name is also used for birdlime made from its bark.
I planted a Nepal holly in the garden.
もちの木は冬に赤い実をつける。
The Nepal holly bears red berries in winter.
Katakana spelling, sometimes used in botanical contexts or for emphasis.
Kanji spelling using the rare character 黐; rarely used in modern writing.
The name もちのき is said to derive from 黐 (mochi, 'birdlime'), as the bark was traditionally used to make birdlime. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.