Garden Goods Direct | Red Sprite Winterberry Holly
$126
Red Sprite Winterberry Holly (Ilex Verticillata Red Sprite) is an extremely attractive deciduous Holly is loved for its small form and bright red berries. The Red Sprite makes for a stunning addition to your winter landscape and brings a much needed pop of color to a yard. As amore compact form than its other Winterberry cultivar, the Red Sprite grows to heights of 3 to 5 feet. This deciduous shrub is the ideal bush for smaller yards and secluded landscapes in need of a little winter flare. It is important to note that your female Winterberry Holly will only produce berries whenplanted near a male pollinator Holly. Some great options include the ‘Jim DandyWinterberry’ or Mr. Poppins™ Winterberry. Typically one male Winterberry can pollinate up to ten female plants. The red fruited accents often persist into the early spring. They make a stunning statement held against the shrub’s dark green leafy foliage. Ideal conditions for these festive winter interest plants includes full sun and wet soils. Red Sprite Winterberry branches may be cut for holiday arrangementsand the berries will remain attached to the stem for weeks indoors.
