Winterberry Holly

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

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