Ilex Crenata "Japanese Holly" Cloud Trees. ilex Crenata Kinme. Topiary Shaped Cloud Trees. Beautifully shaped elegant trees - rarely found in the UK. Native to Japan, Taiwan and East China. These tres have been specially trained to form an appearance of clouds on layered branches. Shaped using Ilex Crenata which is a very slow growing plant with dark green foliage. It copes well in sun or partial shade. Extremely hardy and easily maintained.Sizes including pot hight.