Magical® Daydream Winterberry Holly
Ilex verticilata 'Kolcaroda'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Magical® Daydream Winterberry Holly highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 4-9
Bright and glossy, Hollies are the queens of the fruiting shrub world when ranked by ornamental value, and Magical® Daydream Winterberry Holly is no exception! Magical® Daydream Winterberry (Ilex verticilata 'Kolcaroda') is a compact ornamental deciduous shrub with four-season interest! Glossy green leaves take on a coppery-gold fall color for added delight!
Part of the Magical® series of Winterberry Holly Spring brings darling little white blossoms that, while you may not notice them, the pollinators will go ga-ga for! In winter, the heavily laded, fiery orange fruits cluster tightly all over each bare stem! Great for decoration in the garden or in the home for dried holiday décor.
These are female Holly and require a male Winterberry shrub for a pollinator. We recommend the Mr. Poppins, Little Goblin Guy, Jim Dandy, or Southern Gentleman are male Holly that will all work to pollinate up to 10 Magical® Daydreams. However, without a male pollinator, you may not see any fruit set. Magical® Daydream reaches a hefty 6 - 8 feet in height and equal spread throughout USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.
Planting and Application:
Excellent as a hedge and foundation planting, Magical® Daydream adds year-round curb appeal! Their tolerance for urban conditions makes them great for along the roadside to act as a barrier between your front yard and the road. Winterberry looks lovely as a hedge along a fence to enhance (or hide) the view! Create garden rooms by planting a curved row of these impressive shrubs around a focal point, your garden seating or highlighting your beds and borders!
Anchor your garden beds or soften the edges of a shed, garage, or your home's foundation with year-round interest planted on the corners!
The berries alone in winter make Magical® Daydream a wonderful specimen among your winter landscape shrubs and perennial gardens. So be sure to intersperse among all your garden beds and plantings to inject some fiery color into the bleak winter landscape.
Their tolerance for soggy soils makes them wonderful for along streams and water features. Plant in low areas, Rain Gardens, moist wooded edges, and where your gutters drain! These are wildlife shrubs and attract many beneficial pollinators and songbirds without the worry that deer will stop by for lunch!
- Shiny Green Deciduous Foliage
- Selection of the Hardy Native
- Compact Rounded Growth
- Profusion of Orange Berries on Female Plants
- Bees, Butterflies, & Birds Love Them!
- Floral Arrangements and Winter Décor
- High Ornamental Value, Hedges, Specimen & Winter Interest
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Winterberry care is incredibly easy. Loving the full sun and even some part shade, these grow best in average moist soils and even acidic, clay, or soggy soil. It prefers wet soil but is adaptable to other conditions. Thriving in its native soggy swamps of Northeastern USA, these of course will do amazing in your coddled landscape! Rarely bothered by pests and Winterberry Holly are very disease resistant!
- Hardy in Full Sun & Some Partial Shade
- Tolerant of Average to Wet Sites
- Any Well-Drained Soil
- Requires 'Southern Gentleman' Male Pollinator
- Seldom Bothered By Deer & Pest and Disease Resistant
Hardy natives, tolerant and easy-care, you won't go wrong with this versatile ornamental shrub! For amazing berries this winter, you will want to get the Magical® Daydream Winterberry Holly and its male pollinator planted right away!
