Shrub Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy' [Berry Heavy Common Winterberry] Bright red fruits abundantly set; 6 to 8' high; 'Jim Dandy' is recommended as the male pollinator; Spring Meadow introduction.
Shrub Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' [Jim Dandy Common Winterberry] This species, like other hollies, is dioecious, and 'Jim Dandy' is an early-flowering male cultivar suited for pollinating northern female variants, such as 'Red Sprite'. The slow growing Jim Dandy Winterberry is dense and compact. Adaptable to wet soils, but tolerates more normal conditions also. Native habitats are swampy areas. Leaf spot and mildew can be serious problems. Develops chlorosis on alkaline soils.
Shrub Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' [Red Sprite Common Winterberry] 'Red Sprite' is compact, dense and rounded with an excellent show of large, bright red berries in winter. Fruiting color best in full sun. This species, like other hollies, is dioecious, and 'Red Sprite' is female. Plant this cultivar for fruit and an occasional male, such as 'Jim Dandy' or 'Appollo' for pollination. Adaptable to wet soils, but tolerates more normal conditions also. Native habitats are swampy areas. Leaf spot and mildew can be serious…
Shrub Indiana Native Itea virginica [Virginia Sweetspire] Quite drought and pH tolerant although best situated in moist areas with some acidity. Flowers best in full sun, but is shade tolerant. Pruning sometimes needed to maintain form, primarily for removal of wayward branches. Avoid pruning in late fall or winter as flowers form on previous season's wood. Can be subject to flea beetle and leaf spot.
Shrub Itea virginica 'Henry’s Garnet' [Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire] 'Henry's Garnet' is an excellent cultivar that has larger flowers and more exceptional red and purple fall color when compared to the straight species. Resistant to flea beetle and leaf spot. Quite drought and pH tolerant although best situated in moist areas with some acidity. Flowers best in full sun, but is shade tolerant. Pruning sometimes needed to maintain form, primarily for removal of wayward branches. Avoid pruning in late fall or winter as flowers…
Shrub Itea virginica 'Sprich' [sold as Little Henry™] [Dwarf Virginia Sweetspire] The Little Henry Virginia Sweetspire is a compact, dwarf cultivar that has excellent flowers and fall color. Quite drought and pH tolerant although best situated in moist areas with some acidity. Flowers best in full sun, but is shade tolerant. Pruning sometimes needed to maintain form, primarily for removal of wayward branches. Avoid pruning in late fall or winter as flowers form on previous season's wood. Susceptible to flea beetle and leaf spot.
Shrub Juniperus chinensis 'Arctic' [Arctic Chinese Juniper] 'Arctic' is a cold hardy, low growing, and wide-spreading cultivar with blue-green needles. Widely adaptable to soils and climates, except for low light conditions. Tolerates alkaline soils, heat, and drought. Members of this species are used from New England to Minnesota to Louisiana. Phomopsis and Kabatina blights can be a serious problem in some areas, especially for small plants.
Shrub Juniperus chinensis 'Bakaurea' [sold as Gold Star®] [Golden Chinese Juniper] This compact cultivar has light green branches tipped in bright golden yellow and shows good resistance to root problems. Widely adaptable to soils and climates, except for low light conditions. Tolerates alkaline soils, heat, and drought. Members of this species are used from New England to Minnesota to Louisiana. Phomopsis and Kabatina blights can be a serious problem in some areas, especially for small plants.
