Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' ~ Red Sprite Winterberrry
Red Sprite Winterberry is a hardy dwarf deciduous shrub with rounded upright habit and glossy green leaves without fall color. If pollinated, the dull white summer flowers will give way to profuse clusters of red berries that last into winter. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; north GA Native |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4' |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates. Prune in early spring before flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens,Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Astilbe, Barberry
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Ilex verticillata Red Sprite 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
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