Need help identifying these shrubs/bushes

[bud_girl1975]

Hi all. I just moved into a home in NC and I have these 2 bushes on either side of my front door. The first one is about 3 feet tall with shiny waxy deep green leaves. The leaves have a little point (almost a thorn) at the end of the leaf, and it has little green berries on it too.

The other bush is only about 8 inches high and has VERY small leaves on it. I have included pics of both. I just wanted to know what they were so I know how to take care of them.

Thanks!!
Kim

[Jess]

I think the first one is Ilex aquifolium 'J C van Tol'. An almost thornless holly.
http://www.botanypictures.com/plantimages/ilex%20aquifolium%20'jc%20van%20tol'%2001.jpg

Not sure what the second one is. Any chance of a closer look at the leaves? It could be an Ilex too, possibly crenata.

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Japanese_Holly_Ilex_crenata_'Sky_Pencil'_Leaves_3264px.jpg
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[Kisal]

The lower picture looks somewhat like Firethorn (Pyracantha) to me. Does the shrub have thorns?