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Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Red PP27109

Scientific Name: Ilex verticillata 'NCIV1'

Also Known As

  • Little Goblin® Red Winterberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Red PP27109 plant details

Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Red PP27109 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring green 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Red PP27109

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rain garden, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Red PP27109

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This little goblin isn't scary at all, a tetraploid winterberry that produces extra large bright orange-red berries on a compact shrub (3-5'), this is the perfect shrub for all season interest; Mr Poppins is the pollinator. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Red PP27109 plant

How to Grow Ilex verticillata Little Goblin® Red PP27109

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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