Winterberry

Ilex Verticillata

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Overview

Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a deciduous holly with a high visual impact in the landscape, particularly in winter. It grows 3-12 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soils. Notable for its bright red berries that persist into winter, this plant provides food for birds. Dioecious in nature, both male and female plants are required for fruit production. A striking choice for naturalistic plantings and winter interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Dioecious in nature, both male and female plants are required for fruit production

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — It grows 3-12 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soils

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — A striking choice for naturalistic plantings and winter interest

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Notable for its bright red berries that persist into winter, this plant provides food for birds

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Dioecious in nature, both male and female plants are required for fruit production

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — The Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is an exceptional deciduous shrub

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — with a spread of the same magnitude

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–12 Ft.
Mature width: 3–12 Ft.

Classification

Family: Aquifoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a deciduous holly with a high visual impact in the landscape

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — It grows 3-12 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soils

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — A striking choice for naturalistic plantings and winter interest

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Notable for its bright red berries that persist into winter, this plant provides food for birds

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Dioecious in nature, both male and female plants are required for fruit production

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — The Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is an exceptional deciduous shrub

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — with a spread of the same magnitude

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — The Winterberry prefers full sun to partial shade and is remarkably adaptable to various soil types

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — although it exhibits a particular preference for acidic

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — It's an excellent choice for wet areas in the landscape

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — such as near ponds or streams.<br><br>For optimal berry production

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — showcasing its resilience to cold climates.<br><br>Mature specimens typically reach heights of 6 to 8 feet

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — this holly species thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — although some cultivars can extend up to 15 feet tall

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — noteworthy for its vibrant red berries that adorn the bare branches throughout the winter months

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Growing natively in the Eastern United States

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — dark green leaves create a lush backdrop before yielding to a yellowish autumn hue.<br><br>In landscape design

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Winterberry can be used for naturalistic plantings

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — making Winterberry a striking focal point in the winter garden

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — The berries not only add aesthetic value but also provide a vital food source for birds

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — it's important to note that Ilex verticillata is dioecious

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — requiring both male and female plants for pollination

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — green and white flowers in the garden

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — or in mass plantings for a dramatic effect

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