Ilex verticillata

Winterberry Holly

Winterberry is a slow-growing, suckering shrub with upright, rounded habit. Fruit occurs on female plants and requires male plant for pollination.

Dark green leaves
Abundant bright red fruit
Food and cover for birds

More about Ilex verticillata :

One male plant can pollinate many female plants.

Winterberry Holly Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

6-8 Feet

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Spread:

6-8 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 7

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Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist, Well-Drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Songbirds
• Upland Birds and Game
Habit
• Deciduous
Program
• MSD (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District)
Attributes
• Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization
• Border or Bed
• Mass Planting
• Midwest Native
• Rain Gardens and Bioswales