Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

Winterberry

Red Sprite is a dwarf, female winterberry that has a profusion of bright red berries on compact plants. Berries brighten the winter landscape and provide food for overwintering birds. The inconspicuous flowers attract pollinators and require a male pollinator like Jim Dandy for fruit set.

Excellent in masses, shrub borders, for erosion control, and in wet areas. This deciduous holly also tolerates urban pollution and road salt.

  • Native, deciduous holly
  • Bright red berries in winter
  • Tolerates wet soil

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Classification by Use
Color Impact
Foundation Planting
Mass Planting
Attributes
Slow Growing
Landscape Characteristics
Branch Structure
Ornamental Fruit
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

Adapted to wet soil as well as light or heavy soil. Prefers moist, acidic soil with high levels of organic matter. Full sun or part shade but fruit set is best in full sun. Leaves become chlorotic in alkaline soil.