From the sound of the size and habit, I'm going to guess this is an American holly tree (Ilex opaca). These can get 40 to 50 feet tall, but they naturally tend to grow a little more open as they age.

While the American Holly (Ilex opaca) tree can grow up to 60 feet tall, it can also be pruned and kept to about 25 feet in height. This variety of holly is native to North America and can be ...

The mature height of Savanah hollies (Ilex x attenuata ‘Savannah’) is about 25 to 30 feet (or more) with a spread of about 10 feet. So, that means you need to plant these someplace where that ...

The Pernambuco holly tree (Ilex sapiiformis), which can grow to a height of 12 meters (nearly 40 feet), was found again in March in northeast Brazil by a team led by ecologist Gustavo Martinelli.

Douglas firs reach a height of 300 feet or more in the wild. Despite the name, this tree is not a true fir, pine or spruce. Don't miss our complete guide to growing holly trees and berries .

No sightings of the Pernambuco holly tree had been confirmed since the species was first identified in 1838. Scientists have now found four of the trees in the city Igarassu in north-east Brazil ...