Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'

Also Known As

Jim Dandy Winter Berry - male

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-8'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' plant details

Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: compact, dioecious

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This handsome dwarf (3-6') shrub bears its small white blooms heavily over a long period making it a fine pollinator for Afterglow, Aurantiaca, Harvest Red, Autumn Glow, Red Sprite, Cacapon and others. One male holly will pollinate 8-10 females. Although the males do not bear the showy fruit they are fine landscape shrubs and have nice yellow-to-purple fall color. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

You need this compact male pollinator to fertilize the showy female forms of Winterberry in order to have a good berry set. Smaller growing at 3-6'h by 3-6'w.

By: Avant Gardens

The name says it all. This slow grower reaches only 5' but is a prolific bloomer and manages to pollinate 'Afterglow', 'Aurantica', 'Cacapon', and 'Stoplight' among others.