Ilex verticillata f. chrysocarpa

Also Known As

Ilex verticillata 'Chrysocarpa'
Chrysocarpa Black Alder
Chrysocarpa Winterberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Ilex verticillata f. chrysocarpa plant details

Ilex verticillata f. chrysocarpa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex verticillata f. chrysocarpa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex verticillata f. chrysocarpa

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This yellow-fruited Winterberry is a wild selection from Massachusetts that becomes an upright spreading multi-stemmed large shrub. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

One of the Winterberry Hollies, this is a deciduous holly with dark green leaves in summer, and yellow berries in fall and winter. Native to the U.S. and hardy in zones 4-8. 6-10 feet tall and about as wide. Partial shade. Somewhat tolerant of a wet site.