Winterberry 'Jim Dandy'

Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' - is a dwarf deciduous shrub of upright, rounded habit with elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves that turn purplish green to yellow in fall. This deciduous holly produces abundant small greenish-white flowers in early to mid-summer, making it a good pollinator for other winterberries. 'Jim Dandy' is a male plant that does not get fruit but will serve to pollinate female varieties such as 'Berry Heavy' or 'Red Sprite' to produce attractive berries. Prune in early spring. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 20-30 minutes whether is rains or not. Plant at least 3-4 feet from any foundation. This shrub has a shallow lateral root system. Very slow growing.

Zone 3. 4-5' W x 3-6' H. Upright, rounded form. Greenish-white flowers in summer. No fruit. Dark green leaves turning yellow in the fall. Full sun to part shade. Well drained, acidic soil. 3Gallon.

Attracts pollinators. Deer resistant.