Ilex verticillata, Winterberry Hollies

      Subtle white flowers in spring produce a spectacular fall and winter display of red fruits that cover the branches of females. Needs a male pollinator. Yellow fall color. Tolerates very wet soils. Wildlife value.      Ht. 5-6'. (Sun to Partial shade)

'Berry Heavy',   'Jim Dandy',   'Maryland Beauty',    'Oosterwick',   'Red Sprite',   'Sounthern Gentleman',   'Tiasquam',   'Winter Gold',   'Winter Red'

Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy'

      A newer cultivar selected for its heavy set of bright light red fruits. Looses leaves earlier showing the heavy berries. An early male such as 'Jim Dandy' is used to polliate. Wildlife value.      Ht. 6-8 ft. (Sun to Partial shade)

Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'

      Early male pollinator for 'Berry Heavy', 'Berry Nice', 'Maryland Beauty', 'Oosterwick', 'Red Sprite', and 'Tiasquam'.


Ilex verticillata 'Maryland Beauty'

      Early red berries cover the stems of this beauty. An early male such as 'Jim Dandy' is used to polliate. Wildlife value.      Ht. 6x6 ft. (Sun to Partial shade)

'Maryland Beauty'

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Ilex verticillata'Oosterwick'

      Strait stems and upright branches characteristic of this selection hold its berries well. An early male such as 'Jim Dandy' is used to polliate. Wildlife value.      Ht. 6+ ft. (Sun to Partial shade)

'Oosterwick'

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Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

      Large, plentiful red fruits produce a spectacular fall and winter display on this small deciduous holly. Glossy summer foliage, yellow fall color. Use 'Jim Dandy' or an other early male to pollinate. Tolerates wet soils.      Ht. 2-3'. (Sun to Partial shade)

'Red Sprite' Berries 'Red Sprite'

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Ilex verticillata 'Sounthern Gentleman'

      Late flowing male pollinator for 'Winter Gold' and 'Winter Red'.


Ilex verticillata 'Tiasquam'

      Polly Hill selection from Martha's Vineyard. Lusterous foliage is darker than in the species and the plants stay more upright. An early male such as 'Jim Dandy' is used to polliate. Wildlife value.      Ht. 6+ ft. (Sun to Partial shade)

'Tiasquam' Bushes

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Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'

      Bright red fruits literally cover the bare branches of this select deciduous holly, producing a long-lasting winter display. Pollinate with 'Southern Gentleman' or a late male. Wildlife value.      Ht. 5-6'. (Sun to Partial shade)

'Winter Red' Bushes

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Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold'

      Bright yellow to coral fruits literally cover the bare branches of this select deciduous holly, producing a long-lasting winter display. Pollinate with 'Southern Gentleman' or a late male. Wildlife value.      Ht. 5-6'. (Sun to Partial shade)

'Winter Gold' Bushes

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