Ilex Red Sprite
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.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
- Mature Height: 2'–3'
- Mature Width: 3'–4'
- Spacing: 3'
- Soil: Moist to wet, slightly acidic soil
- Water Needs: Moderate to High
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'
- Common Name: Red Sprite Winterberry
- Plant Type: Deciduous Native Female Berry-Producing Shrub
- Bloom Color: White
- Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Year-Round
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Growth Habit: Dwarf, Upright, and Rounded
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Key Features
- Profuse bright red berries
- Compact native winterberry
- Berries persist into winter
- Provides food for birds
- Excellent for smaller gardens
Landscape Uses
- Winter gardens
- Foundation plantings
- Rain gardens
- Native gardens
- Wildlife gardens
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in full sun to part sun.
- Provide moist to wet, slightly acidic soil.
- Water regularly during establishment.
- Plant Southern Gentleman nearby for pollination.
Companion Plants
- Ilex Southern Gentleman
- Clethra Ruby Spice
- Hydrangea Toy Soldier™
- Carex Ice Dance
- Liriope Big Blue
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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