Little Goblin® Red Winterberry Holly
Ilex verticillata 'NCIV1' PP #27,109; CPBRAF
SKU
40413
This exciting new winterberry promises extra big and abundant rich-red berries on a dwarf plant. Excellent foundation shrub for easy-care gardens, mass plantings. Great for cut branch displays. Its compact size makes it ideal for residential landscapes. Plant a male winterberry variety nearby to ensure berry production. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | EYE-leks ver-tiss-ih-LAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 3-5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late spring, followed by showy red berries. |
| Design Ideas | Mass in landscapes or plant in line to create hedges or backdrop to a cutting garden. Dwarf form is useful for container gardens and smaller landscapes. Because Ilex verticillata tolerates damp soil conditions, it is versatile for use in rain garden and bioswales. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil. |
Adaptable, but prefers moist or wet, acidic soils. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape, before new growth begins.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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