Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'

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Small evergreen shrub to about 1m tall, with a rounded habit and oval, very spiny glossy dark green leaves to 3cm long. Small white flowers in late spring and early summer are followed by small red berries that appear in the autumn if pollinated by a male holly plant. Suitable for bonsai

Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'

Scientific classification

Species
Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie' (Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie')
Genus
Ilex
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie'

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Ilex dimorphophylla 'Somerset Pixie' care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn to midwinter

Growing

Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny or part-shaded position

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Common pests and 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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