Citronella

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Ilex verticillata (L.) A. Gray Winterberry · Ornamentals · bred by Jan Johannes Stolk

also searched as: китронелла

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a multi-stemmed shrub 1.2–1.5 m tall with an upright, rounded crown. The foliage is green, and the flowers are small, greenish-white. A distinctive feature is the numerous bright yellow berries that persist on the branches until winter.

The plant is female and requires the presence of a male pollinator for fruit production. The variety is characterized by frost resistance (USDA zones 4–8) and tolerance to waterlogged soil. It prefers full sun or partial shade and rich, acidic soils.

Used in solitary plantings, hedges, and for creating winter floral arrangements. The berries are a source of food for birds.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Jan Johannes Stolk 3 Developed the variety
Applicant: Kolster Holding B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Kolster Holding B.V. Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20011564

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Application filed 3 January 2002
Registered 7 July 2003
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

Jan Johannes Stolk

breeder code citronella

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Registry records

Total records: 2
Jurisdictions shown: 1
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 2003

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