Winterberry Holly

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' Aquifoliaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Mullestein Winter Garden

Source of plant

Simpson Orchard Company Inc., Windrose Nursery

Description

A gold-berried sport of 'Winter Red' with the same habit and dark green foliage. Fruit is similar to the golden-orange of 'Aurantiaca' but this cultivar matures at a much larger size. Pollinated by 'Southern Gentleman'.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

winter interest, fruiting characteristics