Ilex verticillata 'Spravy (Berry HeavyŽ)'

Winterberry, Black Alder, Deciduous Holly

Family: Aquifoliaceae Holly


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Massing, screen, woodland garden, winter interest
Height 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Spread 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive