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Ilex, Winterberry Holly, Black Alder 'Chrysocarpa'

Ilexverticillata

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Family

Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ilex (EYE-leks)

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Species

verticillata (ver-ti-si-LAH-tuh)

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Synonym

Ilex verticillata f. chrysocarpa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Provides Winter Interest

Smooth

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Scott County, KY (Zone 5b) | December 2007 | positive

'Chrysocarpa' winterberry is a female form that has the nearest to pure yellow fruit of all the winterberries that I'm familiar with in c...Read More

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