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Unfortunately, I don't think I am good enough to ID this plant with the limited information. Are the leaves alternate or opposite. If they are alternate, it might be another species of Ilex. If they are opposite, it could be Osmanthus heterophyllus (Holly leaved Osmanthus). But in any case, you probably want to avoid any heavy restorative pruning this time of year. I would be hesitant to do it here and I am in central Mississippi. It would be best to wait until late winter or early spring until just before the leaf buds start to expand.
The flowers on both Ilex or Osmanthus are easily overlooked. If it was a male Ilex it would not fruit.
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