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    Ilex verticillata 'Christmas Cheer'

    Also Known As

    • Christmas Cheer Winterberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Ilex verticillata 'Christmas Cheer' plant details

    Ilex verticillata 'Christmas Cheer' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring green 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, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex verticillata 'Christmas Cheer'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, rain garden, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex verticillata 'Christmas Cheer'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Magnificent tomato-orange-red berries from early to late fall are incredibly showy on this compact (to 5') shrub of Eastern wetlands and forests; use for wildlife, hedging, and naturalizing; needs pollinator. S-PSh/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ilex verticillata 'Christmas Cheer' plant

    How to Grow Ilex verticillata 'Christmas Cheer'

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • rich

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    Features

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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