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thuan L.
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« on: November 19, 2012, 01:25 PM »
While walking around a local nursery I spot a Common Holly or English Holly. It was growing into the ground through it's 5 gallon pot and had a decent nebari. The trunk was about 3-4 inches wide. I figured it was the holiday season and it would fit the theme perfectly! (At this point whatever reason I can justify adding another tree to the collection is a good reason lol!) I have no experience with this type of tree. I'm pretty sure I've seen this type of tree at a show once, a really large one. Anyone have experience or know how it responds to pruning, how it buds back, and anything else would be most helpful! Thanks!
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nathanbs
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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2012, 01:52 PM »
i have a hedge of holly and it seems to respond very well to pruning and it definitely buds back but ive never had to severely prune it like you probably intend
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bwaynef
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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2012, 03:18 PM »
The holly at the university where I work are occasionally cut back to bare trunks ...at least in spots and a week or so later there are buds forming all over whatever is left. 

I'm not sure if it responds the same way in a pot, but I do remember them back budding pretty well to pruning (tho not THAT severe) when I had them.
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thuan L.
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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2012, 01:55 PM »
Thanks guys I've heard in the ground these Hollies are very hardy and bud back like crazy! I'm just not too sure about in a pot. I took this tree to sensei Roy Nagatoshi over the weekend and this was the end result. I'll let you know if this tree will survive.
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Leo in NE Illinois
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« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2012, 12:21 AM »
I like the primary frame work you have left there. It will become a nice holly.
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2012, 04:07 PM »
Quote from: tlam21 on November 20, 2012, 01:55 PM
  this was the end result. I'll let you know if this tree will survive.

At least you have some nice fresh decorations for Christmas  !
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Don Dunn
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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2012, 03:31 AM »
Any one ever try a False Holly? I have a variegated one growing to close to a path and I thought maybe it will make into a Bonsai. I'll try to getting around and taking a picture tomorrow and post.
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thuan L.
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« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2012, 12:53 AM »
Leo thanks!
bigDAVE after a hard prune there's not much Holly left for decorations... maybe firewood? j/k
Don I've never tried False Holly sorry!
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nathanbs
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« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2012, 12:16 PM »
You were supposed to use everything you chopped off for decorations. Smiley Happy Holidays Thuan. Keep me posted on Koyu Kai as I hope to resume going
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thuan L.
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« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2012, 01:06 PM »
Nathan 1-16-12 Wed night we have our annual potluck and free member raffle. Swing by its loads of fun!! Have a happy Holiday buddy!
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« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2012, 01:25 AM »
Quote from: tlam21 on December 23, 2012, 01:06 PM
Nathan 1-16-12 Wed night we have our annual potluck and free member raffle. Swing by
Come in your time machine Delorean

 Grin
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