Ilex × wandoensis
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Very diverse, naturally occuring hybrid that forms a rounded evergreen shrub with dark green sometimes spined, sometimes spine-free leaves. White flowers in late spring are followed by prominent red berries on female plants in autumn and winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- Ilex × wandoensis (Ilex × wandoensis)
- Genus
- Ilex
- Family
- Aquifoliaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade · Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Ilex × wandoensis
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 Ilex × wandoensis
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Ilex × wandoensis care guide
- Moderate regular watering, deeper in dry weather
- Watering
- Partial shade · Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, deeper in dry weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub feed once in spring
Pruning
PruningLittle 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
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn to midwinter
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade
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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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