Holly - Afterglow

Winterberries are the "queens" of the fruiting shrub world when ranked for ornamental value. The glossy, deep green summer foliage turns yellow to purple-bronze in fall. The fruiting branches are great for decoration in the garden or in the house. They like moist to wet, slightly acid soils. You'll need both male and female plants to produce fruits, and Afterglow requires Ilex 'Jim Dandy' as a pollinator for berries. Plant in sun or part shade. Afterglow Winterberry, Ilex verticillata 'Afterglow', is a compact growing, female selection that has abundant bright orange-red fruit in the fall. The leaves drop off the plant in late fall to expose the beautiful berries. ... more info