Japanese Holly (Ilex Crenata) is a perennial shrub in the Aquifoliaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Ilex crenata is a dense, multi-stemmed, rigid, and compact evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded habit and small, glossy, deep green leaves.