Ilex crenata| Japanese Holly - Bonsai - 25lt Rhododendron pendulous catkins emerge

pendulous catkins emerge

purple flowers bloom in spring and are followed by red berries in autumn often persisting on branches until spring

but can withstand light shade

The bush typically grows to a manageable size

Ilex crenata| Japanese Holly - Bonsai - 25lt Rhododendron pendulous catkins emergeIlex crenata 'Kinme', or Japanese holly 'Kinme', is a dense, slow growing, spreading evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate, glossy, dark green leaves, pale green when they emerge. Inconspicuous, small, white flowers bloom in spring, male and female on separate plants, and female flowers are followed by glossy, black berries in autumn. Japanese holly 'Kinme' can tolerate most soil types, but prefers fertile, humus rich, slightly acidic, moist, well