Ilex verticillata 'Stoplight'

Also Known As

Ilex verticillata 'Stop Light'
Stop Light Winterberry
Stoplight Winterberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Ilex verticillata 'Stoplight' plant details

Ilex verticillata 'Stoplight' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by 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. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex verticillata 'Stoplight'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex verticillata 'Stoplight'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The dark, glossy, stoplight-red fruit of this slow-growing, broadly-upright shrub are indeed eye-stopping against the deep-green foliage, or against a dark green background (they last well into the winter). S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Fruits are dark red and glossy. Leaves are very dark green and concave. Broadly upright, it is a slow grower and a beautiful new selection. Pollinated by 'Jim Dandy'.