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Ilex verticillata Magical® Times

Only 3' tall!

When we think about winterberry hollies, we often imagine the treasured North American native: a large shrub with a broad base for planting in naturalized areas—celebrated for birds to nest in and the vibrant red berries they later feast on in the fall. Magical Times will transform the way you think about our beloved North American native! A mere 3’ tall, this dwarf variety will fit into smaller spaces, with a much closer proximity to the garden path! Finally, a winterberry you can plant in numbers to add bright, orange-red color to your outdoor living spaces—just in time for the holidays! Yes, be sure to plant enough for decorating—long lasting cuts will keep indoors and out for weeks without water!

Notes: cuts can be used dry—they’ll keep indoors for several weeks—no need to keep them in water. Tolerant of many soil types, this plant thrives in wet areas, providing nesting opportunities and forage for birds.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical®️ Times winterberry
  • Botanical Name:
    Ilex verticillata ‘Kolmat’
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • U.S. Native:
    YES

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub

U.S. NATIVE

YES
  • Light:
    Full sun to part shade
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    4-9
  • Bloom Time:
    Spring
  • Bloom Color:
    White
  • Fruit Time
    Fall to winter
  • Fruit Color
    Red
  • Size:
    3' tall by 3-4' wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known

What Makes Me Special?

Smaller in stature than most winterberries, with abundant amounts of orange-red berries, Magical®️Times will fit into smaller spaces with a much closer proximity to the garden path.

Landscape Use

Cut flowers, mixed plantings, poor soils, wet areas, woodland gardens

Pruning

Prune winterberry hollies in late winter to encourage more fruit production. To have maximum fruit each year, plant several plants and cut half of them one year and the rest the nest.

Propagation

Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical®️ Times winterberry
  • Botanical Name:
    Ilex verticillata ‘Kolmat’
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • U.S. Native:
    YES

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