Ilex verticillata ‘Jim Dandy’ #3 (Male Winterberry Holly)

This variety is more compact than the straight species Winterberry Holly.  It is a densely branched male form that does not produce berries but is a pollinator for female variety mid-season blooming female varieties including ‘Red Sprite’. It is recommended that one male is present for 5 female plants.  Host to 34 species of Lepidoptera. Good rain garden plant. Salt tolerant.  Medicinal uses.