Red Sprite Winterberry Holly – Live Dwarf Shrub | 4 Inch Pot Plant | Ilex verticillata With Bright Red Berries | Compact Landscape Holly

Bring brilliant winter color to your landscape with Red Sprite Winterberry Holly, a compact deciduous holly prized for its abundant clusters of bright red berries that persist throughout the winter season. This dwarf variety offers exceptional ornamental appeal while maintaining a naturally tidy shape that rarely requires pruning. Its compact size makes it perfect for foundation plantings, rain gardens, pollinator landscapes, borders, and smaller garden spaces.

Red Sprite is especially valued for its adaptability, including tolerance for wet soils and salt exposure, making it an excellent choice for challenging landscape conditions. For berry production, plant near a compatible male pollinator such as Jim Dandy Winterberry Holly. These healthy plants are shipped established in 4 inch nursery pots and are ready to thrive in your garden.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Red Sprite Winterberry Holly
✔️ 4 inch pot plant
✔️ Bright red winter berry variety
✔️ Healthy, rooted deciduous shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Sprite Winterberry Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata ‘Red Sprite’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; tolerates wet conditions once established
Mature Height: Approximately 5 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant near a compatible male pollinator such as Jim Dandy for reliable berry production. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and supports healthy root development in both wet and dry seasons.