- Partial Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 6 - 8 Feet
- Mature Width 6 - 8 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 9
The Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Holly by Proven Winners ColorChoice has the biggest gold berries of any holly shrub available. In order to have the plant produce berries, it has to be planted near Mr. Poppins Winterberry Holly as the pollinator.
These shrubs have 4 seasons of interest and are great for mass plantings, landscape plants, and garden borders. We like these best when planted as a hedge though, that can be cut in the winter for beautiful home decor.
This plant was selected by the late plantsman and conservationist Fred Case of Saginaw, Michigan and is native to North America.
Berry Heavy Gold Winterberry Holly Care
These bushes are adaptable to a wide range of soils from light to heavy. These can also tolerate very wet soil that is saturated.
Do not prune Berry Heavy Gold Winterberry Holly shrubs. It could impact the amount of flowers that grow on the bush. You may cut off dead or sick branches as needed. You may also cut off entire branches for decor. But be sure not to be too aggressive while trimming.
One male plant can pollinate up to 5 female plants. Plant within 50 feet of each other for best results. Other than that, caring for these shrubs is very minimal, as are most Proven Winner plants.
Berry Heavy Gold Winterberry Holly Spacing
Plant these bushes 6 to 8 feet apart center on center in mass plantings. For a hedge, plant these shrubs 5 to 6 feet apart center on center. Be sure to plant a male plant 50 feet in proximity of the female plants for best results and berry production.
Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Holly Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 |
Plant Type: Bush |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Mature Height: 6 - 8 Feet |
Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet |
Mature Spacing: 6 - 9 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Greenish-White |
Flower Description: Small and Inconspicuous with Four Petals |
Bloom Period: Late spring or early summer |
Foliage Type: Deciduous |
Foliage Color(s): Dark Green in Summer and Purplish-Black in Fall |
Foliage Description: Elliptic, Toothed, Glossy |
Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest |
Watering: Wet |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels |
Uses: Combinations, Container, Hanging Baskets |
Features: Fall Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
Common Name: Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Holly |
Other Name(s): Goldflame Winterberry Holly, Roberta Case Winterberry, Black Alder Gold Winterberry |
Scientific Name: Ilex verticillata 'Roberta Case' |
- SKU:
- ILEHG
Container Sizes
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Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.