Okinawa holly

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Small evergreen shrub to about 1.5m tall, with a rounded habit and oval, spine-tipped glossy dark green leaves to 3cm long, very spiny when young. 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 smaller gardens and bonsai production

Scientific classification

Species: Okinawa holly (Ilex dimorphophylla)
Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Okinawa holly pictures

Distribution of Okinawa holly

Distribution map

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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 Okinawa holly

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Okinawa holly care guide

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