Mountain Winterberry (Ilex montana)
Will Blozan, June 2005 - Caldwell Fork, GSMNP:  
  • Next to this tree was the "big one", 27.8" in girth and 32.9' tall. Crown 
    spread was a whopping 33' average for a total of 69 points - a new 
    national champion mountain winterberry (Ilex montana). The 
    current National Champion is 65 points, but has been damaged by 
    hurricane Ivan last fall (email from owner).