ILEX VERT RED SPRITE BERRY.jpg
ILEX VERT RED SPRITE BERRY.jpg

Red Sprite Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite') is a compact, deciduous shrub that typically reaches 6 to 8 feet in height and spreads 4 to 6 feet wide. During the growing season, it displays slender, lance-shaped green leaves that transition to vibrant shades of red and orange in the fall. In late winter, Red Sprite produces an abundance of bright red berries that remain on the plant throughout the winter months, enhancing visual interest and providing a food source for wildlife. This cultivar thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial to full sunlight. Red Sprite Winterberry Holly is well-suited for use in hedges, borders, or as a standalone specimen in various landscaping projects, offering both aesthetic appeal and functional versatility.

Hardiness Zone 3–9
Height 3-5'
Width 2-3'
Exposure Sun
Habit Rounded
Soil Moist, Wet
Features Deer resistant, Inedible fruit, Summer flowering
Wildlife Songbirds

Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

Red Sprite Winterberry Holly

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