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| Author: | ArranIOW [ 16 Sep 2017, 22:58 ] |
| Post subject: | New buy |
Hello just wondering if anyone has any tips on caring for a Shohin Japanese Holly I got it for 10.40 on ebay is that a bargain or not haha Tree height from top of pot 17 cm approx Pot width 14 cm Pot height 5 cm Very healthy Picture to follow |
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| Author: | stymie [ 16 Sep 2017, 23:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New buy |
The Japanese Holly Bonsai Tree. The Illex Crenata is the evergreen variety of the Japanese Holly (Ilex Serrata is the deciduous variety) and has naturally small leaves. The tree produces tiny white flowers and the female can develop black berries. These trees are outdoor bonsai but do need winter protection from frosts and water logging. If taken inside, the I.Crenata still needs adequate light. Position The Holly will tolerate most outdoor locations but good light is required for healthy growth. Full sun is not required and they will tolerate partial shade well. It is important that these trees do not become water logged as this adversely affects root health. This is very relevant in the winter months when the trees need to be slightly drier Watering Keep these trees moist rather than very wet and soggy. As mentioned water logged soil will affect root health and the overall well being of the tree. Smaller trees need to be monitored during the hot summer months and moved to an area of shade if they appear to be drying quickly Feeding Feed these bonsai trees regularly with a balanced feed during the growing season. Smaller trees are easier to feed with a liquid bonsai feed while slow release options are far better with larger examples. There is little requirement for feeding during the winter months and it should be almost ceased. There is some benefit in giving the trees a very dilute feed monthly during winter Re-potting As with most well ramified trees the roots reflect the branch structures. Smaller trees should be re potted annually in early spring and larger ones may only require re-potting every other year. A free draining soil with good aeration properties is essential. A gritty basic soil, CL or Akadama are ideal mediums Pruning Due to their fine branch structure and tendency to snap when bent, hollies are best shaped with the cut and grow method. Leaf pads should be managed so they keep shallow and airy to encourage new growth and ramification. These trees can be slow growing and care should be taken to allow light to get to the lower branches to encourage back budding. Defoliation is not recommended. |
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| Author: | Brendan [ 17 Sep 2017, 00:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New buy |
Pics please? Sounds good but a thousand words. .... |
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| Author: | Glynjohnson [ 17 Sep 2017, 09:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New buy |
In addition to what Don has said, the branches tend to be quite brittle and don't respond well to wiring in my experience. Stick to shaping by pruning |
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| Author: | ArranIOW [ 17 Sep 2017, 22:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New buy |
Cheers guys heres a picture ! |
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| Author: | NickB [ 18 Sep 2017, 07:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New buy |
That's a pretty little tree. It looks to been planted slightly off though. Its as if its leaning over and in danger of toppling. |
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| Author: | Brendan [ 18 Sep 2017, 09:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New buy |
I'd say a good price, and a nice little tree. The trunk angle is also good, but it does suggest that you want to get the lowest branch above the outside of the curve lower down. I would use a guy wire from the branch around the trunk. But do it slowly over a couple of seasons at least. Bend it a bit, then leave it a few weeks and repeat. And let it grow a lot of foliage as you go. So definitely not something to start until the spring.  2017-09-18_09-44-39 by BrendanR2012, on Flickr
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| Author: | Gary Jones [ 18 Sep 2017, 11:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New buy |
So three options that I can see. 1) Repot with an upright trunk. 2) Bring the branch down as suggested. 3) Remove the branch(es) on the other side to create balance that way. I'd probably go with 1 or 2 myself. As Nick says a nice little tree. Enjoy. |
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| Author: | ArranIOW [ 18 Sep 2017, 20:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New buy |
Cheers guys good ideas I going to have a think definitely going to repot in spring im waiting on it turning up atm in the Post :-S 4days tomorrow in a box hopefully it will be okay ??haha |
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| Author: | ArranIOW [ 18 Sep 2017, 20:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New buy |
Brendan wrote: I'd say a good price, and a nice little tree. The trunk angle is also good, but it does suggest that you want to get the lowest branch above the outside of the curve lower down. I would use a guy wire from the branch around the trunk. But do it slowly over a couple of seasons at least. Bend it a bit, then leave it a few weeks and repeat. And let it grow a lot of foliage as you go. So definitely not something to start until the spring. 2017-09-18_09-44-39 by BrendanR2012, on Flickryeah I think im going to slowly bend it bit by bit haha |
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