Latin Name: Ilex Crenata ‘Kinme’.

Common Name: Japanese Holly Topiary. Japanese Holly Cloud Tree. Bonsai Cloud Tree.

Origin: Japan. Eastern China. Korea.

Hardiness: -15 or lower.

Growth:  Evergreen. Slow growing, elegant, cloud bonsai topiary. Layered branches. Dense, dark green glossy foliage. Tiny white flowers a small black berries. Excellent container plant. Trim once or twice a year. Planting is best done late winter or early spring.

Sun: Full sun/partial shade.

Exposure: Exposed/Sheltered.

Soil: Tolerates most soil types if well drained.

Moisture: Keep moist. Water thoroughly when surface of soil is dry.

Feeding: Use a balanced liquid fertilizer once a week during growing season