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Scientific Name: Ilex verticillata 'Roberta Case'

Also Known As

  • Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy® Gold plant details

Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy® Gold is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by orange and yellow 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, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy® Gold

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: rain garden, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy® Gold

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This winterberry hit the jackpot! Loads of large bright-gold berries cover the branches of this 6-8' treasure in fall, selected by the late Fred Case of MI; Mr. Poppins is the pollinator. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy® Gold plant

How to Grow Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy® Gold

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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