Ilex – Little Goblin® Orange – Winterberry Holly – Ilex verticillata
Resists: Deer
Bog Plant
Fun Facts Birds do eat the fruit of winterberry holly, but usually not until it has been softened by cold for several weeks. This means that you can usually enjoy the berry display until at least mid-January.
Native to North America
Winter Interest
Salt Tolerant
Small / Miniature
Maintenance Notes
For complete details on growing and getting berries on winterberry holly, please visit our Ultimate Guide to Winterberry Holly.
One male plant will pollinate up to 5 female plants; plant within 50' of one another to assure good pollination. Adaptable to wet soils, does well in light and heavy soils. First class pick for planting in saturated areas. It is best to avoid pruning winterberry hollies, except to remove whole branches for cut flowers or other decorating. Regular pruning or cutting back, however, will impact the number of flowers and the quantity of fruit that the plant sets. Little pruning should be required, though very old branches can be removed in early spring if they are no longer producing vigorous growth. According to the Humane Society of America Ilex berries can be toxic to pets. This is means that the plants are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction.
Uses Notes PLEASE NOTE: To produce berries, you'll need Little Goblin® Guy
Maintenance Category Easy
Water Category Average
Blooms On Old Wood
Bloom Time
Flower Form Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Landscape, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point
pH B - pH 5.8 - 6.2
EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9
Fertilization 150 - 300
Light Requirements Medium, High
Water Requirements Dry to Moderate
Pinching and Growth Regulators
Pinch pruning will produce a very full product similar in body to an Itea, versus traditional shearing which produces a tall vase shaped product and typically takes an additional season to produce.
Pest and Disease Management
Aphids
Grower Tips
Use Ilex 'Jim Dandy' as the male pollinator for verticillata
