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October 30, 2009
The Schilling Holly, or the ilex vomitoria schilling, is an outdoor bonsai tree. It is also sometimes called the Yaupon Holly, but no matter what name it goes by, it’s a very hardy and reliable bonsai that can grow in temperate zones seven through ten. This means that if you’re growing it in a colder environment, you’re going to need to give it some protection during the cold months. You can bring it into a cool garage or patio room during the really harsh months. The Schilling Holly features upright evergreen leaves and has interesting, irregular branches. These branches are an off gray color and feature little oval leaves that are have sawtooth like edges. During the spring, female Schilling Holly bonsai flower with small white blooms and then grow metallic red berries that are rather small. It features multiple trunks, which also gives it a different type of look.
The Schilling Holly needs to be sheltered from the elements just like all bonsai do. When caring for bonsai, you should keep it out of direct sunlight. You also need to provide it with some shelter from the wind. Because bonsai are so small and somewhat light, it can be easy for a bonsai to be knocked over by strong winds.
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