Uk holly is this a shrub or tree

[Billhook]

We have an ancient TPO on some large Holly trees in our garden.  Some 18 inches at chest height.

Also in our herb garden, which is very warm and sheltered, I planted a Lemon Verbena herb.  This should never have grown more than a couple of feet but against the wall of the house it has turned into a tree higher than the garage roof and at least three inches at chest high!   Apparently it does grow into small trees in South America.  I have always protected it against frost when smaller.

[nepia]

Well done with the Lemon Verbena.  Our potted specimen spends the winters out but against the south-facing front of the house.

 

I have seen a tree similar in size to yours in fairly recent times; I can't remember where but at a guess I'd say it was in the Botanic Gardens in St Helier, Jersey.