Ilex crenata 'GOLDEN GEM' - bonsai

Ilex crenata 'GOLDEN GEM' - bonsai
Japanese holly
Japanese holly
SIZE/TYPE | low or groundcovering |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 0.3-0.6m |
USUAL WIDTH | 1-1.5m |
LEAVES | evergreen broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES |
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FLOWERS | insignificant or non-blooming |
LOCATION | full sun to shade |
SOIL TYPE | acidic (peaty) to neutral |
SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS | evenly moist (dislikes drought) |
USDA zone (lowest) | 5 (down to -29°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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FOR ZONE 7 |
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BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Evergreen broadleaf |
Japanese holly is one of the top popular plants for bonsai makers. It grows slowly, forming a dense shrub and can be shaped to almost any size you wish.
Golden Gem variety is a low, dense shrub with bright golden-yellow top leaves is placed in full sun, leaving the bottom ones dark green. This bicolour effect is very elegant. Leaves are small and glossy, gently serrated at margins. Fruits are usually absent on sheared plants, but if any, they are small, glossy black berries in autumn.
Bonsai shrubs are trimmed several times a year. First cut should follow the last strong frost in spring and the last one not later than September.
It is usually trouble-free, it tolerates any soil and can withstand summer dry spells once established. For best results, however, use medium fertile, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil. Hardy to -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 04-08-2011
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