12-Year-Old Ilex Microphylla Bonsai – Premium Collection
The Ilex Microphylla Bonsai, known as Japanese Holly, is a 12-year-old specimen belonging to the Aquifoliaceae family. It is an evergreen outdoor bonsai, valued for its compact foliage, strong vigor, and extraordinary adaptability to pruning.
Ideal for balconies, terraces, and gardens, the Ilex microphylla should be placed outdoors all year round, preferably in a sunny position. It is also particularly suitable for hedge formation, thanks to its ability to recover vigorously after drastic pruning.
The overall dimensions are approximately 45 x 34 x 44 cm (width x depth x height). The pot is included in the stated measurements. Shape, pot color, and vegetative state may vary seasonally, as each bonsai is a unique and living specimen.
Botanical Characteristics:
- Botanical name: Ilex microphylla
- Age: 12 years
- Family: Aquifoliaceae
- Origin: China and Japan
- Type: Evergreen outdoor bonsai
Care and Cultivation:
- Location: Outdoors all year round, sunny position
- Watering: Abundant in summer, moderate in winter
- Repotting: Every 2 years, at the beginning of spring
- Substrate: Terrabonsai or mix with Akadama
- Pruning: All year round
- Pinching: Reduce to 2 leaves when the branch develops 6-8
- Wiring: In spring
- Fertilization: Spring and autumn
Curiosities:
An adhesive substance traditionally used in bird hunting is obtained from the bark of the Ilex. Its branches have also been historically used for making ritual staffs.
Note: As a living being, each bonsai is unique. Shape, size, and pot color may vary from the illustrative images.
