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Berry Heavy® Winterberry
Berry Heavy® Winterberry
$29.25
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Quantity
59 in stock
Ilex verticillata 'Spravy'
Choose Berry Heavy® Winterberry if you want a native shrub with heavy red winter berries for a moist bed. The tradeoff: it is deciduous and needs a compatible male winterberry nearby for fruit.
Buy This If
- You want red winter berries.
- Your soil stays moist.
- You can plant a male pollinator.
Skip This If
- You need evergreen screening.
- The bed dries out hard.
- There is no room for pollination.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | The red berries show strongly after leaf drop and are the main reason to plant it. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It fills in at a good pace when planted in moisture-retentive soil. |
| Maintenance | B | It is simple once established, but berry production depends on having the right male nearby. |
| Deer Resistance | C | This isn't deer-resistant; deer may browse it, especially tender new growth, so protect it where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C | It needs more room than compact winterberries and can overwhelm narrow beds. |
| Screening Value | D | It drops its leaves, so it should not be counted on for privacy. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically place Berry Heavy where the winter stems can be seen from a window, driveway, or entry, and we'd include Mr. Poppins® if no male winterberry is already nearby.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 7 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 7 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8a |
| Spacing | 7 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | moist to wet |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, multi-stem |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it get berries by itself?
No, it needs a compatible male winterberry such as Mr. Poppins® nearby.
Is it evergreen?
No, it drops its leaves; the winter show is the red berries on bare stems.
Can it handle wet soil?
Yes, moist to wet soil is one of the best reasons to choose it.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31263
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