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Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'
Winterberry
![Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' Winterberry from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-1327.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries
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- Compact variety with loads of berries!
- Profuse red berries
- Pollinated by male variety such as 'Jim Dandy'
- Selection of native species
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![Native](image/chars/char-45.png)
Native
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
![Attracts Songbirds](image/chars/char-114.png)
Attracts Songbirds
![Moist, Well-Drained](image/chars/char-118.png)
Moist, Well-Drained
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Winterberry is easy to grow and tolerates most condiditions in full-part sun, even those with moist or wet soils. Prune as needed in the spring and apply an acid fertilizer.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 4-5 ft
Price Level 1: $54.99~#3
Bloom Color:
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Native
- Naturalizing
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained