Japanese holly or box-leaved holly, scientifically known as ilex crenata, is a species of flowering plant in the aquifoliaceae family.
It is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to eastern China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Sakhalin.
The leaves are glossy, dark green, small, crenate, and sometimes have spiny edges.
The fruit is a black seeded berry (kernels), 5 mm in diameter, containing four seeds.
Japanese holly is cultivated as an ornamental plant because of its green, dense foliage, making it a popular choice for bonsai enthusiasts.
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