Ilex crenata 'Watanabeana' - 60-80 CM C18, bonsai

Description
Black fruits emerge from these, which adhere for a very long time.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * tolerant to pruning * urban climate tolerant, shade tolerant, not overbuildable, salt air tolerant, wind resistant

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from May to June.

fruit
The black fruits of Ilex crenata are particularly decorative. Sticks for a very long time.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary, bird food plant

Root
Densely branched, close to the surface.