Winterberry

Winterberry

Ilex Verticillata

The bright red persistent fruits of common winterberry glow in the winter landscape. This deciduous species of holly, native to the eastern US and Canada, is a dense, multi-branched shrub. The summer foliage is glossy dark green turning yellow in fall. An excellent choice for wet sites, naturalized area or in the shrub border.  Both male and female plants are needed for fruit.

 

General Information:

Mature Height:  8 Feet
Mature Width: 8 Feet

Flower Color:  Whitish
Berry Color:  Red
Fall Color:  Yellow Orange

Soil Type:

Moist, Wet

Exposure:

Full Sun, Partial Shade 

Bloom Period:

Spring

Attracts:

    butterflies

Pair With: