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    Ilex verticillata 'Earlibright'

    Also Known As

    • Ilex 'Earlibright'
    • Ilex verticillata 'Early Bright'
    • Ilex verticillata 'Earlybright'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Ilex verticillata 'Earlibright' plant details

    Ilex verticillata 'Earlibright' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer green and white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex verticillata 'Earlibright'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and white blooms in summer
    Uses: rain garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex verticillata 'Earlibright'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Vivid orange-red fruit decorates the fastigiate branches of this columnar (to 7' tall x 4') shrub early in the season. Sun/Med-Wet

    By: Forestfarm

    Pollinated by 'Jim Dandy'. An early ripening holly with bright orange-red fruit. Grows to 7' tall and only 4' wide.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Ilex verticillata 'Earlibright' plant

    How to Grow Ilex verticillata 'Earlibright'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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