Little Goblin Red
Ilex verticillata 'Little Goblin Red'
In growth
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In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-5 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000+ |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average to High |
| Soil type | Moist, acidic, high organic matter |
| Soil pH | 4.5-6.5 |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Elliptic (Oval tapering ends) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Drupe |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans & Pets |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Ilex verticillata 'Little Goblin Guy' |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Pruning seldom needed, early spring. Needs male pollinator for fruit.
Maintenance
Prune to shape in early spring before new growth begins.
Cleanup
Remove dead or broken branches.
Notes
Requires Little Goblin Guy for fruit production.