Red Sprite Winterberry

Name: Red Sprite Winterberry
Brand: Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU: PGNE-31175
Price: 36.75 USD
Availability: InStock

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Size 10" AGFB - 12-18"

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Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

Choose Red Sprite Winterberry for wet, acidic spots where you want winter berries without a large shrub. The tradeoff is simple: no compatible male pollinator nearby means little to no fruit.

Buy This If

You can add a male pollinator.
Your soil stays consistently moist.
You want compact winter fruit.

Skip This If

You need evergreen cover.
The site dries out often.
You cannot plant a pollinator.

PGNE Report Card

Category	Grade	Why
Landscape Impact	A-	The winter berry display is the main reason to plant it, but the shrub is plain after fruit drops.
Growth Rate	B	It fills in at a steady pace and may slowly form a colony where soil conditions suit it.
Maintenance	B	Pruning needs are light, but moisture and pollination have to be managed correctly.
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	A	Its naturally compact habit makes it easier to place than larger winterberries.
Screening Value	D	It is deciduous and not dense enough to serve as a privacy screen.

Our Experience

At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Red Sprite in groups, with a compatible male winterberry included from the start. Do not plant a single female and expect reliable berries.

Plant Facts

Mature Height	3 to 5 ft.
Mature Width	3 to 5 ft.
Hardiness Zones	4a-8b
Spacing	3 to 5 ft.
Sun	Full sun to partial sun
Moisture	Keep soil moist to wet
Growth Habit	Rounded

Customers Usually Ask

Will one plant make berries?

Not reliably; it needs a compatible male winterberry nearby for fruit.

Is it evergreen like other hollies?

No, it drops its leaves and shows berries on bare stems in winter.

Can it handle wet soil?

Yes, this is one of the better shrubs for consistently moist to wet acidic spots.

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

Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England

At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.

Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.

Pro Growers of New England, Inc

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Red Sprite Winterberry