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    ILEX dimorphophylla
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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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    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, leaf miners.
    • Place of origin
      Japan(Liukiu Islands)
    • Evergreen
      spine-tipped, glossy, dark-green leaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Slow-growing shrub. Produces small, red berries after insignificant flowers
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (39in)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile, humus-rich
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
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