Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' - Jim Dandy Winterberry

Jim Dandy Winterberry

Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'

Also called Jim Dandy Black Alder

  • Inconspicuous white flowers
  • Dark green glossy leaves turn (occasionally) to purple
  • Suckering profusely, it produces an oval shrub
  • Required as male pollinator for 'Afterglow' and 'Red Sprite'
  • Suitable pollinator for Berry Poppins® Little Goblin® Red and Orange, and Berry Heavy®
  • Plant 1 male for every 5-7 females, up to 15 metres away
  • Bloom Time: June to July

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
100-175 cm

SPREAD:
100-175 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Although winterberry will tolerate some shade, fruit production is best in sunny locations, but do not allow plants to dry out, especially during hot summer droughts.   Ilex verticillata plants are dioecious (plants are either male or female). Any necessary pruning should be done soon after the flowers are finished, but keep in mind that berry production will be diminished.  Branches of berries are decorative and are frequently used in flower arrangements.

Additional Notes about Jim Dandy Winterberry:


The 'Jim Dandy' cultivar was introduced in 1992 by Simpson Nursery in Vincennes, Indiana.