Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'
A profusion of bright red berries on this hardy deciduous shrub will brighten the winter landscape and provide food for overwintering birds. Use as foundation color, for a natural hedge, or in a shrub border for seasonal interest. An early-flowering male pollenizer such as Jim Dandy Winterberry is required for berry set.
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Early Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing | 36"-60" (in) |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Fruit & Berries, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Bog Gardens, Cut Flowers, Hedges and Screens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Small Gardens |
Image © Monrovia
Image © Monrovia
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Red Sprite Winterberry
Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'
A profusion of bright red berries on this hardy deciduous shrub will brighten the winter landscape and provide food for overwintering birds. Use as foundation color, for a natural hedge, or in a shrub border for seasonal interest. An early-flowering male pollenizer such as Jim Dandy Winterberry is required for berry set. |
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