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Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'-Compact winterberry-Vibrant red berries for winter interest 3 Gallon

Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'-Compact winterberry-Vibrant red berries for winter interest 3 Gallon

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Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

Description

Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite', commonly known as 'Red Sprite' Winterberry, is a deciduous shrub known for its vibrant red berries that persist into winter. This compact cultivar is ideal for small gardens and provides excellent winter interest.

Suggested Uses

'Red Sprite' is perfect for use in mixed borders, as a foundation plant, or in naturalized areas. Its bright berries make it a popular choice for winter decoration and wildlife gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Red Sprite' Winterberry
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-5 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, with proper care
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Berries can be toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes, branches with berries are decorative
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other winterberry varieties, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring good drainage
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels are sufficient
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and remove dead wood
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure a male pollinator is nearby for berry production
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