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Jim Dandy Winterberry Holly
Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'
Jim Dandy Winterberry is used most often used for its ability to pollinate early-flowering female Winterberry varieties. Beyond this, the Jim Dandy is noted for its resilience to cold temperatures and high moisture levels, making it a great addition to your landscape projects this season.
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Share:Dormancy Notice: This plant, like many others, enters dormancy or semi-dormancy in the late fall through early spring. *THIS PLANT IS NOT DEAD. It is completely healthy but upon receiving the plant, you may notice it exhibits fewer leaves, discoloration, or complete leaf drop. This is normal and essential to the plant's health. In fact, planting during dormancy promotes root growth, giving your plant a better start for spring, when new foliage will begin to grow.
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Jim Dandy Winterberry Holly is a male pollinator for early flowering varieties of female Winterberry shrubs.
Botanically referenced as 'Ilex Verticillata 'Jim Dandy,' this male Winterberry is exceptionally hardy. The Jim Dandy boasts soft dark green foliage and dainty white flowers in early spring. The deciduous plant's complete form and hardiness to the elements make it ideal for various landscape projects.
This male plant's number one purpose is to pollinate for female varieties like the Red Sprite Winterberry and Berry Heavy Winterberry. One Jim Dandy Holly will generally be sufficient for pollinating 6 to 8 blooming female plants.
Ideal conditions for the Jim Dandy Hollies include full sun to part shade and wet soil conditions. Pruning is rarely needed with this dwarf plant. If pruning is required, we recommend pruning your Holly in early spring to not interfere with flower production. Enjoy this plant's gorgeous fall color when the leaves transition to blends of purple and yellow.
| Hardiness Zone: | 4-8 |
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| Mature Height: | 3 to 6 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 4 to 5 Feet |
| Classification: | Deciduous shrub |
| Sunlight: | Full sun to part sun |
| Habit: | Deciduous, multi-stemmed clump forming |
| Flower Color: | White flowers in mid to late spring through early summer |
| Foliage: | New growth emerges a dark green, changing to purple and yellow in the fall |
| Soil Condition: | Any well drained soil but will tolerate "wet feet" |
| Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
| Uses: | Pollinizer for Berry Heavy and Red Sprite Female Winterberry Hollies |
