Ilex verticillata Magical® Citronella
Bright yellow berries!
We typically associate winterberry hollies, with the Xmas holiday season; their long, straight stems, loaded with red berries, are often used as cut flowers for arrangements and decoration inside the home and out. Magical® Citronella brings an exciting twist to this highly regarded shrub with, bright yellow berries, giving it a jumpstart to Xmas. An easy plant to site, winterberries are adaptable to most soils, and can be used effectively in naturalized plantings where birds and small animals benefit from their fruit. Try Magical® Citronella with some of your favorite fall and winter blooming perennials to extend your gardening season.
Who Am I?
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Common Name:Magical® Citronella winterberry holly
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Botanical Name:Ilex verticillata ‘Citronella’
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Type:Shrub
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U.S. Native:YES
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Cultural Details
TYPE
Shrub
U.S. NATIVE
YES
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Light:Full sun to part shade
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Soil:Average garden soil
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Moisture:Moist, well-drained
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Hardiness Zone4-8a
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Bloom Time:Spring
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Bloom Color:White - insignificant
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Fruit TimeEarly winter to spring
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Fruit ColorYellow
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Size:4’ tall x 5’ wide
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Diseases & Pests:None known
What Makes Me Special?
Magical® Citronella brings an exciting twist to this highly regarded shrub with, bright yellow berries, giving it a jumpstart to Xmas.
Landscape Use
Plant in naturalized areas where birds and small animals benefit from the fruit, use as cut branches with berries in winter containers and holiday decorations
Propagation
Softwood Cuttings