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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 3–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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

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

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

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — A striking choice for naturalistic plantings and winter interest; the Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is an, image 57

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) — A striking choice for naturalistic plantings and winter interest; the Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is an exceptional

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

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

Winterberry (Ilex Verticillata) — it's important to note that Ilex verticillata is dioecious; although some cultivars can extend up to 15 feet tall, image 69

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

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) — or in mass plantings for a dramatic effect; it grows 3-12 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun to partial, image 101

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) — although it exhibits a particular preference for acidic; it's important to note that Ilex verticillata is dioecious

Ilex Verticillata

Ilex Verticillata

Ilex Verticillata

Ilex Verticillata

Ilex Verticillata

Ilex Verticillata

Ilex Verticillata

Ilex Verticillata

Ilex Verticillata

Ilex Verticillata

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Superior National Forest, CC BY 2.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org, CC BY 3.0 us · source

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