Planting and Growing Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring |
| Toxicity | Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'?
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'?
Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Learn more →How to Prune Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'?
Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering. Trim hedges in early spring.
Learn more →How to Propagate Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'?
Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn to midwinter
Learn more →How to Transplant Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'?
Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny or part-shaded position
Learn more →How to Repot Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to holly leaf blight, Phytophthora root rot and sometimes honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, holly leaf miner and young shoots may be susceptible to aphids
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling