Winterberry Holly

lex verticillata × serrata ‘Sparkleberry’ — Sparkleberry Winterberry Holly

Brighten up your winter landscape with Sparkleberry Winterberry Holly, a show-stopping native hybrid that lives up to its name. In late fall and winter, its branches gleam with brilliant red berries that persist long after the leaves have dropped—an irresistible feast for songbirds and a burst of color in the quiet season.

Tough, adaptable, and low-maintenance, Sparkleberry thrives in both garden beds and naturalized settings. Plant a male pollinator nearby (like ‘Apollo’) to ensure an abundant berry display that will sparkle through snow and shine in every season.

🌿 Quick Specs:

• Height: 6–10 ft

• Width: 6–8 ft

• Hardiness Zone: 4–8

• Light Requirement: Full sun to part shade

• Bloom Time & Color: Late spring; small white flowers

• Uses: Borders, hedges, winter interest, wildlife gardens, naturalized areas

• Special Attributes: Showy red berries, excellent wildlife value, tolerant of wet soils, native hybrid, deer resistant, four-season beauty

Why We Love It:
Sparkleberry brings nature’s winter magic right to your backyard—feeding birds, brightening gray days, and reminding us that beauty endures through every season. It’s the perfect choice for gardeners who want to create a landscape that nurtures growth and life, year-round.