Description
Jim Dandy Winterberry
is a hardy deciduous
shrub
with an upright rounded habit and glossy dark green leaves an undistinguished purple fall color. As a male cultivar the white summer flowers will not produce fruit. Best planted in
moist,
slightly acidic well-drained soils. Acts as a pollinator for early-flowering varieties like Red Sprite.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; north GA Native |
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Height: |
3′ – 6′ |
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Spread: |
4’ – 8′ |
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Spacing: |
6’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall, |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low Maintenance.Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates. Prune in early spring before flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Astilbe, Barberry
IMAGES:SB Johnny, Ilex verticillata 6801, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org, Ilex verticillata 5497797, CC BY 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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