winterberry holly
Ilex verticillata
A native deciduous shrub prized for its brilliant red berries that persist through winter, providing food for birds when other sources are scarce. Female plants require a nearby male pollinator to produce berries.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation