Cjr Ilex crenata

[Cajunrider]

Ilex crenata (soft touch holly) collected last year. After one year, the roots have re-established. It was time to work on the top. Unfortunately, most of the growth were at the wrong places and had to go. The only thing I could do was to shape the trunk. It looks decent. Now I will have to watch the new growth carefully and rub off the buds where I don’t want them.

 

[Cajunrider]

Moved to flat

 

[Cajunrider]

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Just going to say, I've never heard of Japanese Holly aka Ilex crenata, described as "soft-touch holly".

 

[Cajunrider]

Just going to say, I've never heard of Japanese Holly aka Ilex crenata, described as "soft-touch holly".

Not as soft as they are named. Very soft when young. A little harder when matured. No thorn.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Not as soft as they are named. Very soft when young. A little harder when matured. No thorn.

Yes... I have about 20 that I am pulling out of landscape. Looking forward to the styling journey!