Okinawa holly

How to Grow and Care for Okinawa holly

Okinawa holly · Ilex dimorphophylla

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Okinawa holly

Okinawa holly
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Sand · Chalk
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade

How to Water Okinawa holly?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Okinawa holly?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Okinawa holly?

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What Soil Is Best for Okinawa holly?

Soil type
Loam · Sand · Chalk
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Okinawa holly?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Okinawa holly?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Okinawa holly?

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.

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How to Propagate Okinawa holly?

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn or propagate by hardwood cuttings in January with bottom heat

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How to Transplant Okinawa holly?

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How to Care for Okinawa holly in Winter?

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How to Plant Okinawa holly?

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade

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How to Repot Okinawa holly?

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How to Harvest Okinawa holly?

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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

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The Toxicity of Okinawa holly

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Okinawa holly

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Ilex dimorphophylla
Genus
Ilex
Family
Aquifoliaceae
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