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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.
| 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. |
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.
| 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 |
Not reliably; it needs a compatible male winterberry nearby for fruit.
No, it drops its leaves and shows berries on bare stems in winter.
Yes, this is one of the better shrubs for consistently moist to wet acidic spots.
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