Ilex Crenata Bonsai (Japanese Holly) Evergreen Bonsai Tree Bargain

Ilex Crenata Bonsai – Elegant Evergreen Japanese Holly

This sensational Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) bonsai is a superb example of miniature perfection. With its dainty, deep green leaves, beautifully balanced branch structure, and fine twigging, it creates a refined silhouette that allows light to dance through the canopy. The result is a bonsai that feels graceful, airy, and full of charm.

Potted in an elegant azure-blue ceramic bonsai pot with fluted corners, this tree is ready to make a statement in your garden, patio, or outdoor display. Best of all, this is the exact tree you will receive—no surprises, just the unique character of this very bonsai.

About the Species – Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata)

Native to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and eastern China, the Japanese Holly is a much-loved bonsai species admired for its compact growth habit. Its tiny evergreen leaves stay lush and glossy all year round, ensuring year-round beauty. In maturity, it may reward you with dainty white flowers in spring and ornamental black berries later in the year, adding seasonal interest to its evergreen appeal.

Fun Facts

• Japanese Holly is often used as a substitute for boxwood in Japanese gardens because of its similar appearance and versatility.

• In Japan, Ilex crenata is sometimes planted as a symbol of good fortune and protection.

• Its naturally small leaves make it especially well-suited for bonsai, as it looks perfectly in proportion even at a miniature scale.

Why Choose This Bonsai?

This bonsai is easy to care for, hardy, and rewarding—perfect for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts. Its tolerance of regular pruning makes it an ideal species for shaping and refining into artistic forms.

Delivery & Extras

• Includes the Bonsai Direct Care Handbook to help your tree thrive.

• Free delivery to most of the UK.

• Choose your preferred delivery date at checkout.

• Optional extras: bonsai essentials, gift wrap, and a complimentary greetings message for that special touch.