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Ilex verticillata Jim Dandy
Jim Dandy Winterberry (Jim Dandy Black Alder)
An early flowering, male selection used to pollinate 'Afterglow' and 'Red Sprite' with the typical glossy, dark green leaves of the species.
- » Flowers are white and inconspicuous
- » Dark green, glossy leaves turn (occasionally) to purple
- » Suckering profusely, it produces an oval shrub
- » Required as male pollinator for 'Afterglow' and 'Red Sprite'
- » Bloom Time: June to July
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Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Green (dark) |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'
The 'Jim Dandy' cultivar was introduced in 1992 by Simpson Nursery in Vincennes, Indiana.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'
Although winterberry will tolerate some shade, fruit production is best in sunny locations. Winterberry will tolerate a range of soil types and moistures. One male winterberry plant will effectively pollinate up to six female plants.