Evergreen with spiky leaves (5)

I believe the answer is:

holly

(Other definitions for holly that I've seen before include "Prickly tree" , "Evergreen tree associated with Christmas" , "Evergreen tree with spiky leaves" , "... and ivy, Yuletide decoration" , "Evergreen used in wreaths" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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