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‘Red Sprite’
Holly - Winterberry
Ilex verticillata
'Red Sprite'
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- Native to North America
- Winter beauty
- Compact habit
- Description
'Red Sprite' is a compact winterberry holly with glossy foliage and impressive fruit set. Branches may be cut for arrangements but this plant's dwarf habit makes it less suited to cutting than larger plants. For berries on this female selection, a male pollinator is required; use 'Jim Dandy' or Mr. Poppins® winterberry holly. Fruit is not edible.
- USDA Zone
- 3 - 9 (-40°F/-40°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 3 - 4'
- Width
- 3 - 4'
- Finish Time
- 1.5 seasons
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
Soil
Does best in moist (even very moist), slightly acidic soils, but can take average soils as well. Avoid high pH sites.Pruning
Winterberry holly blooms on old wood. However, pruning female varieties after blooming will remove any developing fruit, so pruning is not recommended except to remove entire branches in an effort to attain a specific form. Male varieties could be pruned after blooming, however, given the typically slow growth rate of winterberry hollies, pruning is not recommended for them either.Uses
Mass plantings; hedges; cutting gardens; wildlife gardens; natural areas.Growing Tips
One male plant will pollinate up to five females. Plant within about 50'/15.25m of one another to ensure pollination and good fruit set. Quite tolerant of shaded conditions; however, fruit set is best with at least 4 hours of sun each day.Features: Cut flower, Native, Winter interest, Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Compact, Dwarf
Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Winterberry, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Cut flower, Native, Winter interest, Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Compact, Dwarf
Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Winterberry, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage