Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' (Female Winterberry)
SKU
ILEVER14
Sprite-like stature to 3 feet, plus numerous, extra large berries combine to make this a super plant suitable for smaller properties. Use 'Jim Dandy' or 'Raritan Chief' as pollinator.
Sprite-like stature to 3 feet, plus numerous, extra large berries combine to make this a super plant suitable for smaller properties where most other varieties would get too large. Use 'Jim Dandy' or 'Raritan Chief' as pollinator.
| Common Name | Winterberry Holly |
|---|---|
| Genus | Ilex |
| Species | verticillata |
| Cultivar | 'Red Sprite' |
| Hybridizer | Hampden Nursery, MA, Peter Sicbaldi |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Moist, well-drained, Wet |
| Soil Type | Not picky |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Shrub |
| Plant Size Selector | Medium Shrub (3-6 ft) |
| Plant Height | 3-4 ft |
| Plant Width | 4-5 ft |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Period | April |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Fragrant | No |
| Rare Plant | No |
| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Birds, Mammals |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Rarefind Exclusive | No |
| New Offering | No |
| Web Only | No |
| Nursery Only | No |
| Oversized Shipping | Yes |
| Catalog Category | Trees, Shrubs & Vines |
| Hardy to Temp. (Fahrenheit) | -35 degrees F |
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