Jim Dandy Winterberry Holly

Male pollinator for red sprite

Botanical Name- Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'

Pronunciation- EYE-leks ver-tih-sil-LAY-tuh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 4 ft

Mature Height- 5 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, acidic soils

Current Size- #3

Bloom Color- White

Bloom Time- Early Summer

Companion Plants- Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' (male pollinator for female winterberry)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (note: dioecious species need male/female), fruit-eating birds (especially in winter)

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C12

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove crossing or weak branches in late winter. Needs damp, acidic soil and both male and female plants for berry production. Feed with an acid-based fertilizer in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter before new growth appears. Remove older stems at ground level to encourage fresh, berry-producing shoots.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. In clay soils, ensure drainage and maintain soil acidity with peat.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone

Possible Issues- Holly leaf miner, scale insects, tar spot