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Gold Winterberry holly

Ilex verticillata

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Overview

Gold Winterberry holly, or Ilex verticillata 'Gold', is a deciduous shrub prized for brilliant golden berries that glow on bare winter stems after its green leaves fall. It matures 6-8 feet tall and wide with an upright habit. Plant in part sun to full sun and moist to wet soil; a male pollinator such as Mr. Poppins® is needed for fruit. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9.

Sun FullWater High
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — It matures 6-8 feet tall and wide with an upright habit
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — is a deciduous shrub treasured for its luminous golden fruit and refined winter presenceGold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — including colder northern gardens where winter interest is especially valuableGold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — bringing an elegant alternative to the classic red winterberry palette.<br><br>With an uprightGold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — Poppins® is needed for fruitGold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — it is exceptionally useful across a broad range of climatesGold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — the fruit is revealed along the bare stems like beads of warm light+26

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
High

Shape & size

Mature height
6–8 Ft.
Mature width
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Family
Aquifoliaceae

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Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — It matures 6-8 feet tall and wide with an upright habit
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — is a deciduous shrub treasured for its luminous golden fruit and refined winter presence
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — including colder northern gardens where winter interest is especially valuable
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — bringing an elegant alternative to the classic red winterberry palette.<br><br>With an upright
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — Poppins® is needed for fruit
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — it is exceptionally useful across a broad range of climates
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — the fruit is revealed along the bare stems like beads of warm light
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — Offered by Proven Winners® as a richly berried selection
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — Gold Winterberry holly matures to approximately 6 to 8 feet tall and equally wide
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — commonly referred to as Gold Winterberry holly
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — Plant in part sun to full sun and moist to wet soil; a male pollinator such as Mr
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — Once the green foliage drops
Gold Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) — making it a substantial shrub for layered plantings and seasonal structure
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