Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold'

Winterberry Holly 'Winter Gold'
Family: Aquifoliaceae (Holly Family)

·         Hardiness Zones:  3-9
·         Height: 5-8 feet
·         Spread: 5-8 feet
·         Bloom Time: May to June
·         Bloom: inconspicuous greenish-white
·         Light: full sun to part shade
·         Soil: adaptable to both light and heavy soils, but prefers moist, acidic, organic loams; good tolerance for poorly drained soils including wet boggy or swampy conditions
·         Moisture: medium to wet
·         Use: shrub border, hedge, foundation planting, low spots or along streams and ponds; attracts birds; golden orange berries (1/4" diameter) provide considerable impact and winter interest
·         Care: prune to shape in early spring just before new growth appears
·         Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems
·         Native to: species native to swampy areas of Eastern North America
·         Notes: winterberries are dioecious (separate male and female plants); only fertilized female flowers will produce berries that are the signature of the species (one male is sufficient for pollinating 6-10 females); 'Winter Gold' is a female cultivar that produces golden orange berries from fall to winter; lustrous dark green leaves; recommended male pollinator is 'Southern Gentleman'
·         Supplier: Beaver Creek Nursery
·         Teaching Garden Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H098

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