Ilex dimorphophylla (Okinawa holly)
Botanical Information
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus | Ilex |
| Species | dimorphophylla |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Japan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-10) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Green leaves with red berries, needs both male and female parents to produce fruit, red berries present all winter long. |
| Shape | Oval. |
| Landscape | Container plant, flower bed, flower border. |
| Propagation | Early spring cuttings are best, although seed is another, but unreliable option. |
| Cultivation | Grows good in moist soils, in full sun to partial shade. |
| Pests | Tar spot, leaf spot, and powdery mildew. |
| Notable Specimens | Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Swamps and marshes, central USA and parts of Canada. |
Photographs
Ilex dimorphophylla, form. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.
Ilex dimorphophylla, leaf. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.
Ilex dimorphophylla, fruit. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.