Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'
A female selection that is less than half the size of regular Ilex verticillata. Bright red fruits .50" in diameter, borne on 1/8 inch pedicels; stays on for months. Flowers are small and numerous. USDA release. 'Jim Dandy' needed for pollination. Good for cutting for decoration.
Height: 2-3'
Spread: 3-4'
Shape: Globose, dense, compact
Foliage Color: Deep green
Fall Foliage: Yellow-green to purple-bonze
Exposure: Full sun
*Photo and info courtesy of Bailey Nurseries, Inc.