Winterberry
Ilex 'Sparkleberry'
Aquifoliaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Lake County Nursery Inc.
Description
Plants are very upright in habit reaching 12' in height at maturity with a tendency to become leggy; bright red fruits are 3/8" across, persisting well into the winter. Cross made in 1961; plant selected for profuse, persistent, bright red fruit (American Nurseryman February 2009)
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
winter interest