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The Japanese holly (ilex crenata) is an evergreen bonsai that can go indoors and outdoors. The leaves are dark green and very small and it sometimes produces small white flowers, making it an attractive variety for bonsai.
This particular tree stands approximately 238cm tall and is elegantly presented in a Round unglazed bonsai pot measuring 68cm depth and 68cm width. Its compact size and graceful shape make it perfect for desks, windowsills, or shelves adding a calming, natural aesthetic to any space.
| Height | Depth | Width | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonsai Tree | 238cm | 105cm | 110cm |
| Pot | 65cm | 68cm | 68cm |
| Trees’s Age | 65 Years Old | ||
| Type of Tree | Evergreen |
Please Note: Measurements given are approximate. Depending on the season, the appearance of the tree may vary. The tree that you receive may differ in size and shape to the photo if it has grown or been pruned since.
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Place your bonsai by a windowsill that gets plenty of sunlight. Japanese holly bonsai trees can tolerate low light conditions, but this may result in slower growth and discolouration of the leaves. Choose a cool room away from direct heat sources like central heating. It can stay indoors all year round, but it will benefit from extra light and fresh air during summer. Moving it outside when warm will strengthen growth and health.
Outdoors
Japanese holly can live outside throughout the year, tolerating some frost depending on their previous climate. In colder regions or during harsh frost, it’s best to protect them by moving them to a frost-free space such as an unheated greenhouse, cold frame, or indoors.
Watering
No strict schedule, watering needs vary based on climate, soil, airflow, and pot size.
We recommend using the submersion method. Visit our blog page for full instructions.
Feeding
Indoors – Feed weekly or fortnightly from March to October with Chrysal Liquid Bonsai Feed (2 ml per litre of water). Add directly to the water during submersion.
Outdoors – Use Naruko Slow Release Fertiliser, either sprinkled on the soil or placed in a fertiliser baskets.
Regular pruning keeps your bonsai healthy, compact, and aesthetically pleasing. During the growing season (March–September), trim back new shoots once they grow beyond 3–4 leaves, leaving the two closest leaves intact.
Wiring is best done during late autumn, when the tree’s growth naturally slows. Use wire that is approximately the same thickness as the branch. This helps gently shape and refine your bonsai’s structure over time.
Check out our Bonsai Pruning and Wiring Services.
Repot in early spring with a well-draining bonsai soil mix.
Check out our Bonsai Tree Repotting Services.
Take a look at our Japanese Holly Care Guide page for a more in-depth guide on looking after your new tree.
