Little Goblin® Orange Winterberry Holly
Ilex verticillata 'NCIV2'
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Delivery and Shipping
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Delivery and Shipping
Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Native, Deer-resistant, Wet Soils, Clay Tolerant, Flowering, Ornamental Berries/Fruit, Hedge/Screen, and Attracts pollinators
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Growth RateModerate
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NativeYes
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT, OR
Growing Zones 3-9
Compact Burst of Color Little Goblin® Orange Winterberry
- Bright Orange Berries in Winter
- Space-Saving and Compact
- Wet Soil Tolerant
- Cold and Heat Tolerant
- Bird Friendly Berries
Brighten your dreary winter garden with a bright orange pop of color with the Little Goblin® Orange Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata 'NCIV2')!
A deciduous Holly, Little Goblin has bright green foliage all growing season. Spring brings greenish-white blooms that attract loads of hungry bees and butterflies, but you may not notice them as they are nestled among the toothed glossy leaves!
Autumn brings extra large, orange berries that will have birds flocking to your landscape for a feast! Lasting well into the winter to add dark orange color to the dreary winter landscape!
Little Goblin® Orange requires a pollinator such as Little Goblin Guy Winterberry to produce the vibrant fall berries that last through the winter - if the birds don't take care of them for you first!
Growing best in acidic soils, this Holly is tolerant of wet, soggy, and clay soils, Little Goblin Orange Winterberry stays small and compact while still bringing a vivid pop of color with loads of bright orange fruit!
Slower growing and compact, this neat and tidy plant fits well into any garden or landscape and will never overpower or out shadow other plants. This convenient growth habit means no pruning is needed!
Use Little Goblin Orange Winterberry along streams, ponds, and water features, plus Winterberry gives rain gardens and run-off areas that lovely pop of color! Use as a specimen plant, an amazingly colorful foundation plant or a low hedge!
Snip a few stems for winter décor, but don’t forget to leave a few for your feathered friends!
Add some zing to your landscape with the tough Little Goblin Orange Winterberry from Nature Hills Nursery today!
