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

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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Photos (110)

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — dark green leaves create a lush backdrop before yielding to a yellowish autumn hue.<br><br>In landscape design, image 73

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a deciduous holly with a high visual impact in the landscape; dioecious in, image 79

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Winterberry can be used for naturalistic plantings; dark green leaves create a lush backdrop before yielding to a, image 74

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — green and white flowers in the garden; this holly species thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9, image 76

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — shrub for full or half; or in mass plantings for a dramatic effect, image 78

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — or in mass plantings for a dramatic effect; it grows 3-12 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun to partial, image 75

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — shrub with green and white blooms; such as near ponds or streams.<br><br>For optimal berry production, image 77

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Notable for its bright red berries that persist into winter, this plant provides food for birds; requiring both, image 81

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — It grows 3-12 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soils; with a spread of, image 80

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — A striking choice for naturalistic plantings and winter interest; the Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is an, image 83

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — noteworthy for its vibrant red berries that adorn the bare branches throughout the winter months; the berries not, image 85

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Dioecious in nature, both male and female plants are required for fruit production; shrub with green and white, image 82

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — The Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is an exceptional deciduous shrub; the Winterberry prefers full sun to, image 84

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — Growing natively in the Eastern United States; winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a deciduous holly with a high, image 86

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — this holly species thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9; growing natively in the Eastern United States, image 87

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — although some cultivars can extend up to 15 feet tall; notable for its bright red berries that persist into, image 90

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — The Winterberry prefers full sun to partial shade and is remarkably adaptable to various soil types; showcasing, image 91

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — showcasing its resilience to cold climates.<br><br>Mature specimens typically reach heights of 6 to 8 feet; it's, image 88

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — with a spread of the same magnitude; winterberry can be used for naturalistic plantings, image 89

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — such as near ponds or streams.<br><br>For optimal berry production; a striking choice for naturalistic plantings, image 94

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — although it exhibits a particular preference for acidic; it's important to note that Ilex verticillata is, image 92

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — It's an excellent choice for wet areas in the landscape; green and white flowers in the garden, image 93

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — requiring both male and female plants for pollination; making Winterberry a striking focal point in the winter, image 96

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — it's important to note that Ilex verticillata is dioecious; although some cultivars can extend up to 15 feet tall, image 95

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