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Berry Heavy' Winterberry 10 Gallon

Berry Heavy' Winterberry 10 Gallon

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Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy' Information Page
Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy'

Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy'

Description

Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy', commonly known as 'Berry Heavy' Winterberry, is a deciduous holly renowned for its profusion of bright red berries that persist into winter, providing vibrant color and interest to the garden during the colder months. This plant is especially attractive to wildlife and makes a striking addition to any landscape.

Suggested Uses

'Berry Heavy' Winterberry is ideal for use in mixed borders, as a specimen plant, or in mass plantings. It is also excellent for naturalizing in wetland areas and can be used in winter floral arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Berry Heavy' Winterberry
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-8 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 are toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes, berries are used in arrangements
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other hollies, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall for best results
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Tolerates a range of soils, including clay
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity is sufficient
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure male pollinator nearby for berry production
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