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The Little Goblin Guy Winterberry Holly by Proven Winners ColorChoice is the male pollinator for Little Goblin Orange Winterberry Holly and Little Goblin Red Winterberry Holly. This shrub is deer resistant and attracts bees with its flowers. One male plant will pollinate up to 7 female plants. The botanical name is Guy Ilex verticillata 'NCIV3' and this is native to North America.
These bushes grow to be 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Plant them in a location that gets at least 4 hours of direct sunlight a day. These bloom on old wood, so be sure to only prune immediately after blooming. However, since this shrub is small, you should not need to prune it ever. These are winter hardy in zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b.
Little Goblin® Guy Winterberry Holly Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height: 3-4 Feet |
| Spread: 3-4 Feet |
| Spacing: 3-4 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Ilex verticillata 'NCIV3' USPPAF |
| Common Name: Little Goblin® Guy Winterberry Holly |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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