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    Ilex verticillata 'Sunsplash'

    Also Known As

    • Sunsplash Winterberry Holly

    Plant type

    shrub, aquatic

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Ilex verticillata 'Sunsplash' plant details

    Ilex verticillata 'Sunsplash' is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - regular water. Does well in acidic, average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex verticillata 'Sunsplash'

    Plant type: aquatic shrub
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex verticillata 'Sunsplash'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: standing water - regular
    Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A female clone with respectable berry set and splashy golden variegation, i suspect this could throw some excellent edged forms eventually.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Ilex verticillata 'Sunsplash' plant

    How to Grow Ilex verticillata 'Sunsplash'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • erosion control
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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