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Ilex verticillata Red Sprite
Red Sprite Winterberry (female) (Red Sprite Black Alder)
A female selection producing large, bright red berries showcased against the dark green foliage. It requires a male pollinator.
- » Flowers are white and inconspicuous
- » Large, bright red berries persist into the winter
- » Dark green, glossy leaves turn yellow in the fall
- » Suckering occasionally, it produces an oval shrub
- » Requires 'Jim Dandy' for pollination
- » Bloom Time: June to July
3gal
$49.56
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Green (dark) |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'
Although winterberry will tolerate some shade, fruit production is best in sunny locations. Winterberry will tolerate a range of soil types and moistures. Ilex verticillata plants are dioecious (plants are either male or female). One male winterberry plant will effectively pollinate up to six female plants.