Red Sprite Winterberry | Ryeland Gardens
Red Sprite Winterberry | Ryeland Gardens
Red Sprite Winterberry | Ryeland Gardens
Red Sprite Winterberry | Ryeland Gardens
Red Sprite Winterberry | Ryeland Gardens
Red Sprite Winterberry | Ryeland Gardens
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Red Sprite Winterberry Holly

Ilex verticillata

Height:

3 - 5 ft.

Width:

3 - 5 ft.

Flower Color:

White

Foliage Color:

Green

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Bloom Time:

Early Spring

Exposure:

Partial Sun

Shape:

Rounded

Moisture Level:

Moist, Well Drained Tolerates Occasional Standing Water

Zones:

3 - 9

Native Range:

Eastern North America

The Gardener's Notepad

Winterberries, or deciduous hollies, are suited for full sun to partial shade, and don't mind getting their feet wet. This dwarf female selection boasts extra large red berries that the birds just adore. Be sure to plant a male pollinator, like Jim Dandy or Southern Gentleman, for optimum berry production. The beautiful red clusters will persist into spring, as long as the birds don't get to them first!