{"product_id":"berry-heavy-gold-winterberry","title":"Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"product-essentials--title ProductHeading__title\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/PWCCFullColorTransparent_240x240.png?v=1696002318\" alt=\"Almanac Planting Co: Proven Winners ColorChoice logo\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter interest, wet spots, rain gardens, mass plantings, hedges, and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, bright gold berries crowd the bare stems from fall into winter, a warm change from the usual red winterberry. Grows in wet ground and heavy clay, and is rated to Zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Rounded — multi-stemmed and dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the leaves drop in fall, this winterberry lights up with gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinterberry is a deciduous holly native to the swamps and wet woods of eastern North America. Through summer it is a quiet, green shrub. The show starts once the leaves fall: every stem is packed with berries, and on Berry Heavy® Gold they are large and a clear, bright gold rather than red. The fruit holds on the branches well into winter, glowing against snow and dark evergreens, and the cut stems last for weeks in holiday arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant grows into a dense, upright, multi-stemmed shrub about 6 to 8 feet tall and wide. That size suits a loose hedge, a mass planting at the edge of a lawn, or a back-of-border spot where it can be seen from the house in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows where many shrubs fail. Winterberry handles saturated soil, low spots that stay wet, and heavy clay, which makes it one of the best picks for rain gardens and pond edges. Birds come to the berries in late winter once other food runs low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun to partial shade. The heaviest berry set comes with at least four hours of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinterberry likes moist to wet, slightly acidic soil and grows in light or heavy ground, including clay. Keep it out of alkaline, high-pH soil, where the leaves can yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply once or twice a week through the first growing season, and during dry spells after that. Established plants in damp sites rarely need extra water. Mulch helps hold soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding needs are light. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e for acid-loving plants in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBerries form on the flowers made on last year’s wood, so avoid routine shearing. In early spring, remove a few of the oldest stems at the base to keep the plant vigorous. Cutting branches for winter arrangements is a good way to prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinterberry plants are either female or male, and only females carry berries. Berry Heavy® Gold is a female. Plant one male winterberry, such as Mr. Poppins®, within about 50 feet for every five females so the flowers are pollinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. Plants ship dormant or near dormant in the off-season, so they may arrive with few or no leaves. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 6 to 8 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide at maturity. For a hedge or mass planting, space plants about 5 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the botanical name of Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe botanical name is \u003cem\u003eIlex verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e Berry Heavy® Gold ‘Roberta Case’. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/proven-winners\"\u003eProven Winners®\u003c\/a\u003e plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as winterberry or winterberry holly, and is also called black alder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a male plant for berries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Berry Heavy® Gold is a female and needs a male winterberry nearby to set fruit. One male such as Mr. Poppins®, planted within about 50 feet, pollinates up to five females. The male flowers at the same time and carries no berries of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from Winter Gold winterberry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth carry gold fruit. Winter Gold has smaller, pale gold-orange berries that are often blushed pink. Berry Heavy® Gold was selected for larger, brighter gold berries in a heavier crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs winterberry native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Winterberry is native to eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Florida and west to Minnesota. Berry Heavy® Gold is a selection of the native species, often called a nativar. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/native-plants\"\u003eNative Plants of North America\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Ship ASAP","offer_id":50813790978210,"sku":"APC-BHGW-1-1yr","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gal \/ 2′–2.5′ \/ Ship ASAP","offer_id":50813791010978,"sku":"APC-BHGW-3-1yr","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/Berry-Heavy-Gold-Winterberry-130.jpg?v=1794042240","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/berry-heavy-gold-winterberry","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}