1-gallon Jim Dandy Winterberry is a male, deciduous shrub grown in zones 3-9. It's the perfect pollinator for female winterberry plants, reaching a size of 3-5 feet.
Jim Dandy Winterberry
Jim Dandy Winterberry (Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy') is a male cultivar of winterberry holly that is known for its ability to pollinate female winterberry hollies, such as Winter Red. It is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 6-8 feet tall and wide. Jim Dandy Winterberry has a rounded habit and is covered in dark green leaves that turn a reddish-orange color in the fall. The leaves fall off in the winter, revealing clusters of small, inconspicuous flowers.
Jim Dandy Winterberry plants are relatively easy to care for. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are also tolerant of drought once established.
To care for a Jim Dandy Winterberry plant, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the plant in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Jim Dandy Winterberry plants are an important part of the winterberry holly ecosystem. They are necessary for the pollination of female winterberry hollies, which produce the bright red berries that are so popular for holiday decorations. Jim Dandy Winterberry plants are also a good food source for birds and other wildlife.
Here are some additional tips for growing a Jim Dandy Winterberry plant:
- Choose a spot in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
- Plant the shrub in the spring or fall.
- Water the shrub regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the shrub in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the shrub in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
- Mulch around the shrub with organic matter, such as pine needles or wood chips, to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Enjoy the benefits of the Jim Dandy Winterberry plant!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
