Raritan Chief Winterberry Holly Japanese Maple sometimes taking on a subtle

sometimes taking on a subtle bronze hue

but the main value is the tight footprint and consistently full evergreen texture

Clean Backdrop: Bright green foliage supports surrounding plants through summer after the bloom show ends

Site Fit: Allow space for mature width and avoid planting directly under overhead wires

Raritan Chief Winterberry Holly Japanese Maple sometimes taking on a subtleRaritan Chief Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata 'Raritan Chief') Raritan Chief Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata 'Raritan Chief') is a reliable male pollinator selected to ensure heavy fruit set in female winterberry cultivars with mid to late bloom cycles. Though it does not produce berries itself, its durable structure, native adaptability, and consistent flowering make it an essential companion plant in holly focused designs. Distinctive