Ilex verticullata 'Jim Dandy' (Male Winterberry Holly)

Ilex verticillata ‘Jim Dandy’ – Male Winterberry Holly

‘Jim Dandy’ is a compact male winterberry holly grown primarily as a pollinator for early-blooming female winterberry varieties. While it does not produce berries itself, its flowers provide the pollen needed for female plants such as ‘Winter Red’ and ‘Red Sprite’ to develop their colorful fruit.

Glossy green foliage fills the shrub through summer before turning yellow and dropping in fall. Adaptable to moist soils, ‘Jim Dandy’ works well in rain gardens, mixed borders, naturalized plantings, and other areas where winterberries are grown.

Plant Details:
Height: 3–6 feet
Spread: 3–6 feet
Light: Full sun to part shade
Zones: 3–9

Features:
Male pollinator for early-blooming winterberries
Helps support berry production on female plants
Tolerates moist and wet soils
Great for rain gardens & naturalized plantings
Compact, easy-to-place habit