Ilex crenata 'Shogun' has shiny, fresh green foliage and a pleasantly elegant appearance with its light red flared branches. 'Shogun' has a wide growth habit and with its partially upright growth 'Shogun' can be planted as a hedge and in large groups. Ilex crenata 'Shogun' can be grown as a globe and can also be used for bonsai.

'Shogun' is an Ilex crenata seed selection of Frank Schnupper from Germany.