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ILEX dimorphophylla
Commonly known as Okinawan holly
Upright small shrub with very spiny young foliage
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, leaf miners. -
Place of origin
Japan(Liukiu Islands) -
Evergreenspine-tipped, glossy, dark-green leaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSlow-growing shrub. Produces small, red berries after insignificant flowers
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1m (39in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Ilex - Growing Guide