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Ilex verticillata 'Afterglow'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Ilex verticillata 'Afterglow' plant details

Ilex verticillata 'Afterglow' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex verticillata 'Afterglow'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, compact, cutting garden, hedge, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex verticillata 'Afterglow'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An early-blooming, compact female selection of the popular, deciduous winterberry holly; large orange-scarlet fruit and small glossy leaves (like most hollies, these need male and female plants for berry-set). S/M-W
Pollinated by 'Jim Dandy'. A slow growing multi-stemmed shrub to 10' high and wide with deep glossy green leaves with smaller fruits but brilliant colors of orange to orange-red.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Ilex verticillata 'Afterglow' plant

How to Grow Ilex verticillata 'Afterglow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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