Berry Heavy Gold Winterberry is a slow-growing upright deciduous shrub with a rounded habit and luscious dark green foliage that turns dark gold to orange in fall. As a female cultivar, Berry Heavy produces heavy amounts of glossy golden berries if pollinated that can persist into spring. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Mr. Poppins is a suggested pollinator.
Ilex verticillata is a native food source for several animals and pollinators, and acts as a host for various moths and the Henry's Elfin Butterfly. While the wildlife enjoys the berries they are toxic to humans.
| Type: | Shrub |
| Origins: | Eastern N. America; north GA Native |
| Height: | 6' - 8' |
| Spread: | 6’ - 8' |
| Spacing: | 7’ |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Culture: | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Bloom Color: | White |
| Season of Interest: | Spring, Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen , Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea , Camellia , Hydrangea
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Holly
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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