Ilex spinosa is an evergreen shrub or small tree of Ilex. Its stems are Gan Qing gray, its leaves are lanceolate or oval, its edges are sharp, its old leaves are dark green, and its new leaves are light green with a blush, fresh and beautiful. Its leaves are small and dense, evergreen all the year round, strong germination and pruning resistance, which is very suitable for bonsai. Ilex spinosa is an improved variety of Ilex, which belongs to shrub type, dense branches, alternate leaves, oval, small and serrated, evergreen, short fruit stalk, long ornamental period and high ornamental value. Ilex pubescens not only has medicinal value, but also is an excellent landscaping tree species. Its wild original species and cultivated varieties have strong cold tolerance, and even if introduced to Shandong, they also show good growth potential. Therefore, some scholars believe that many species and varieties of Ilex can be introduced to North China and Central South China to provide new tree species resources for local landscaping. It blooms in spring, has a light fragrance, and can bear fruit after flowering. The drupe is spherical and turns bright red in late autumn, round red, crystal clear and beautiful. Watch the leaves and enjoy the fruits. Plant height1~ 2m, alternate leaves, thick skin and luster. Drought-resistant, especially cold-resistant, the suitable temperature is MINUS 17 degrees Celsius. Ilex spinosa is suitable for growing in a warm, humid and sunny environment, and is resistant to semi-shade and cold. Usually, management is extensive, transplanted stumps should not be fertilized, soil should be supplemented in time when they are dry, and shade should be paid attention to when summer is hot to prevent sun exposure.

Ilex spinosa is suitable for growing in a warm, humid and sunny environment, and is resistant to semi-shade and cold. Usually, management is extensive, transplanted stumps should not be fertilized, soil should be supplemented in time when they are dry, and shade should be paid attention to when summer is hot to prevent sun exposure. In the growing season of the second year, the decomposed dilute liquid fertilizer can be applied once every 20 days without shading in summer. Keep the basin soil moist at ordinary times, and spray some water on the leaves when the air is dry to increase the air humidity and make the leaves bright and green. In order to maintain the beauty of bonsai, in the growth period of Ilex spinosa, the new branches and buds that affect the tree shape should be removed at any time. Pruning and shaping are carried out in late autumn and early winter every year to cut off diseased branches, horizontal branches, parallel branches and dead branches, so that the cavity of bonsai is ventilated and transparent. During indoor activities in winter, the wintering temperature should be kept at 0℃ to 10℃. Don't fertilize or water too much. Turning the pot once every two to three years in spring does not require much soil, but it grows well in loose and fertile sandy soil with good drainage and ventilation.