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Apollo Winterberry

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun
(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

10 - 12 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

6-8 Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

3 to 8

The elliptical foliage of the Apollo Winterberry starts out with burgundy tips before settling into a consistent shade of green for a fleeting and unexpected pop of color. This deciduous holly, also known as Ilex serrata X verticillata Apollo, is a late-flowering male plant. Greenish-white flowers bloom in the spring. This shrub is ideal for pollinating female cultivars like 'Sparkleberry' and 'Winter Red.' 

The Apollo Winterberry makes an excellent hedge or privacy screen as a large shrub. Feature near compatible female cultivars to ensure abundant red berries on the female plants during the winter months. Berries will not grow on the Apollo Winterberry. This plant is native to North America, so it requires very little care once it is acclimated. Grow this hardy shrub as a perennial in USDA zones 3 through 8.

Apollo Winterberry Care

Plant in rich, moist, well-drained soil that has an acidic pH. The ideal location will have full sun to partial shade. The Apollo Winterberry prefers damp conditions and needs about one inch of water per week. This plant isn’t a heavy feeder, but applying balanced fertilizer each spring will promote new growth.

Shape the plant as needed during the early spring before new growth appears. Prioritizing the old growth, remove up to one-third of the growth to keep the plant full. Suckers can be removed as they appear.

Apollo Winterberry Spacing

Apollo Winterberry is a large upright shrub that will top out around 10 to 12 feet and spread 6 to 8 feet. Plants should be spaced 5 to 7 feet apart.

Apollo Winterberry Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 10 - 12 Feet
Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet
Spacing: 6 - 8 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Dark Green
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Birds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Apollo Winterberry
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: ILEX SERRATA X VERT. `APOLLO`
SKU:
1231000650-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot

#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Plant Shipping

Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

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