Ilex Red Sprite
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- Georgia Grown
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
Spacing: 3'
Soil: Moist to wet, slightly acidic soil
Water Needs: Moderate to High
Growth Rate: Moderate
- Plant Southern Gentleman nearby for pollination.
Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'
Common Name: Red Sprite Winterberry
Plant Type: Deciduous Native Female Berry-Producing Shrub
Mature Height: 2'–3'
Mature Width: 3'–4'
Bloom Color: White
Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Year-Round
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Habit: Dwarf, Upright, and Rounded
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Profuse bright red berries
- Compact native winterberry
- Berries persist into winter
- Provides food for birds
- Excellent for smaller gardens
Bring profuse bright red winter berries to compact native plantings and wildlife gardens. Red Sprite Winterberry forms a dwarf upright-rounded deciduous shrub with glossy green foliage. After pollination, berries cover the bare stems in fall and winter, creating vivid seasonal color.
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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