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 BERRY HEAVY®       Winterberry Holly

 

Selected for loosing it leaves early so you can enjoy its spectacular fall and winter show of large, bright red-orange berries. We evaluated the original mother plant for years and came to the conclusion that it rivals all other winterberry selections for its sheer mass of fruit. 

The bright red fruit make for great indoor arrangements and really brighten up the winter landscape. 

Planting a male selection in near proximity greatly improves the fruiting of Winterberry.

Ilex verticillata 'Spravy'  

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Hardiness:  USDA Zone 3

Bloom:  Not significant 

Fruit:  Bright orange-red fall/winter berries.  Use ‘Jim Dandy’ as pollinator. 

Foliage:  Green. Defoliates earlier than other selections. 

Fall Color: yellow to purple-tinged                                                                                                       

Size:  6-8 feet tall, 3-5 feet wide 

Exposure:  Full sun to partial shade 

Soil: Adaptable to wet soils, does well in light & heavy soils. First class pick for planting in saturated areas. 

Pruning: Best if done in late fall or early spring. No Pruning really necessary unless removing dead/broken Branches.                                                    

Watering: High moisture. Native to swampy and boggy areas. 

Wildlife: Birds 

Type: Deciduous

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.  

Uses: Groupings or masses, perennial or shrub borders, specimen, screens or hedges, waterside and wet soils, winter gardens. 

Other: Requires a male plant to create berries. Jim Dandy Ilex is recommended to use with these cultivars. 

Breeder:  Selected by Dale Deppe, Spring Meadow Nursery, Michigan

A great new selection of Winterberry Holly with superior orange-red fruit. Will often loose it leaves earlier than other cultivars making for a better fruit display in autumn.  Produce copious amounts of bright red berries to be enjoyed in fall and winter.   The berries can also be cut for use in floral arrangements.

Use ‘Jim Dandy’ as the male pollinator

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