Winterberry Holly
Ilex verticillata 'Cacapon'
Aquifoliaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Simpson Orchard Company Inc.
Description
Northern type; similar to 'Afterglow' with smaller, dark red fruits and more upright growth habit; alsoslower to fruit heavily. Early blooming; requires 'Dwarf Male' for pollination. Found in the wild in West Virginia, selected for profuse, dark red fruits and slightly upright form (American Nurseryman February 2009).
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
foliage characteristics, fruiting characteristics, winter interest