Winterberry Holly 'Winter Red'
Family: Aquifoliaceae (Holly
Family)
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Height: 6-8 feet
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Spread: 6-8 feet
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Bloom Time: June to July
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Bloom: inconspicuous white flowers
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Light: full sun to
part shade
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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
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Moisture: medium to wet
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Use: shrub border,
hedge, foundation planting, low spots or along streams and ponds; attracts
birds; bright red berries (1/4" diameter) provide considerable impact and
winter interest
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Care: prune to shape
in early spring just before new growth appears
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Concerns: no serious
insect or disease problems
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Native to: swampy areas of Eastern North America
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Notes: winterberries
are dioecious (separate male and female plants); only fertilized female flowers
will produce the attractive red berries that are the signature of the species
(one male is sufficient for pollinating 6-10 females); 'Winter Red' is a female
cultivar known for heavy fruiting and good retention of the bright fruit color through winter; lustrous dark green leaves; recommended male pollinator is "Jim Dandy'
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Supplier: Beaver Creek
Nursery
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Teaching Garden Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E067
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