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Horticulture Report: Winterberry

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Plant Name: Ilex verticillata, cross of Ilex verticillate & Ilex serrata
Common name: Winterberry
Plant type: deciduous, medium to tall shrub
Height: 4’-12’
Spread: 4’-10’
Bloom Time: May, June 
Flower Color: White
Exposure: Full sun to Partial shade
Soil Requirements: average soil conditions.
Water Needs: average to low
Attributes: Grown for showy red winter berries on leafless stems. Berries feed overwintering birds.  Butterflies are attracted to flowers. Deer Resistant shrub.
Note: Winterberries are dioecious (separate male & female plants are needed for berry production; one male plant for 10-20 females. Flowers on new growth in late spring. Natural habitat Swamps, streams, river banks, near lakes or ponds.  
Uses: Stems are cut for use in winter floral displays.
Native to: China, Japan and Eastern North America
Oregon Native:  NO
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8

*Link to “Guide to Growing Winterberry Holly”,  by: Stacey Hirvela  for Proven Winners: https://www.provenwinners.com/learn/finding-right-plant/ultimate-guide-winterberry-holly

A few  varieties are: Berry Heavy ®, Berry Poppins™,  Jim Dandy (male)

Report by: Gena Goddard, Ashland Garden Club

Houseplant:Chinese Evergreen ‘Silver Bay’

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Plant Name:  Aglaonema
Common name:  Chinese Evergreen ‘Silver Bay’
Plant type: Houseplant/Perennial
Height: 2-3ft
Width: 2-3ft
Attributes: Green/Silver variegated leaves, low maintenance
Growing conditions: indirect medium light; 60-70 degrees F, needs even moisture, but allow to slightly dry out between watering.  Keep away from drafts. Fertilize monthly.
Note: All parts of this plant are poisonous due to calcium oxalate crystals. If ingested they cause irritation of the mucous membranes. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Native to: Asia
USDA Zone: 10-11 outdoors, but mostly grown as a houseplant

Fall Color: Pineapple Sage!

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Common Name: Pineapple Sage
Botanical Name: Salvia Elegans
Plant Type: Perennial (An annual in colder zones)
Height: 3- 4 ft
Width: 3-4 ft
Exposure: Full sun
Blooms: Scarlet-red exotic-looking tubular flowers
Bloom time: September to frost
Water Needs: Once establish needs only occasional watering
Attributes: Showy flowers, attracts hummingbirds. Culinary herb has a slight pineapple or citrus taste. Deer resistant! Easy Care, Waterwise plant
Uses: Culinary herb garden, Border gardens, Perennial gardens, Containers, Mass plantings, Poolside, Rock Gardens, Showy flowers.
USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10

JCMG: Winter Dreams Summer Gardens

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Date: Sat, November 2, 2019 Time: 9am-5pm Location: RCC/SOU Higher Education Center 101 S. Bartlett Street, Medford OR With over 30 classes offered, whether you are new to the Rogue Valley, or have gardened here for many years, these presenters will help you learn and grow as a gardener. See the entire 2019 Program Schedule, on the Jackson County Master Gardener™ Association website at: http://jacksoncountymga.org/winter-dreams-summer-gardens-symposium Cost:  $45 for a full day of classes. Early online registration ends at midnight October 20th. Late online registration is $55 and runs from midnight October 20th to midnight October 30th. Registration on day of event is $55 at the door from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on November 2nd. Lunch cost an additional $10, and lunch tickets must be purchased online. Deadline for lunch tickets is October 20th. Lunch can not be purchased on day of the event, only online.