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Our native winterberry holly is an adaptable plant that will tolerate a variety of conditions, including clay soils, and may be used for rain gardens as well as general landscaping and cutting gardens. Little Goblin® Orange is an extremely precocious (fruits at a young age) winterberry with abundant, bright orange berries on a waist-high plant. Its dwarf, compact habit is ideal for residential landscapes. Use Little Goblin® Guy as a pollinator.
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ilex verticillata 'NCIV2' PP#28,938, CBR#5935 |
| Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 3-4' |
| Width/Spread | 3-4' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil | Moist, Wet |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer |
| Uses | Borders, Foundations, Naturalizing, Rain Gardens |
| Features | Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Native, Winter Interest |
Pruning is generally not needed, but can be trimmed in late winter. Leave flowers intact for fruit production. This is a female plant that needs pollination by a male plant to produce fruit; Little Goblin® Guy is the preferred pollinator.
