Berry Heavy
Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 6-8 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High |
| Soil type | Moist, acidic, boggy or well-draining |
| 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, hardwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans & Pets |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Ferns, Astilbe, Ilex 'Mr. Poppins' (male pollinator) |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Keep well-watered, especially during dry spells; seldom needed otherwise.
Maintenance
Requires a male pollinator (e.g. 'Mr. Poppins') for fruit production.
Cleanup
Berries persist through winter, prune only to shape in early spring before new growth.
Notes
Female winterberry known for prolific bright red berry production in fall/winter.