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Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'
Winterberry
- Bears male flowers that pollinates Red Sprite and Berry Heavy
- Dense, compact green foliage
- Blooms over a long period of time
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to organically rich, acidic, medium to wet soil and full sun to partial shade. Plants have good tolerance for poorly drained, wet boggy conditions. Only fertilized female plants will produce the attractive red berries and generally one male plant will be sufficient for pollinating multiple female plants. Pruning can be done in spring just before new growth emerges. Mulching is beneficial.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Low Maintenance
- Salt Tolerant
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Native
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Ilex
Common Name: Winterberry
Deciduous holly with elliptic, toothed, dark green leaves. Inconspicuous greenish-white flowers bloom in late spring. Flowers are followed by bright red berries in late summer to fall and have great ornamental value, persisting through winter. Great for mass planting, native plant gardens, foundation plantings and rain gardens.