Ilex crenata Bonsai (Japanese Holly)

The Japanese Holly is native to east China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. It is an evergreen bonsai with small leaves, tiny white flowers and black fruits which tolerates constant pruning very well, thus displaying a highly refined and artistic shape. The Japanese Holly is an outdoor plant and should be placed outside all year round. It needs a lot of sunlight, but as a bonsai it is better to place it in semi-shade during the hottest summer days. Protect the Japanese Holly from strong frost when it is planted in a bonsai pot and shelter it from strong winds in winter. A cold frame would be ideal in the coldest months.

Plant Key

Partial Shade

Full Sun

Evergreen

Perfect for Containers