Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' Winterberry from Taylor's Nursery

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

Category: Shrub, Wetland, Native
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft

Slow Growing

Plant Characteristics
Growing Tips

Slow Growing

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.