Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'

Winter Red Winterberry Holly

Winterberry is slow-growing with upright rounded habit. Heavy fruiting, bright red color.

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

Item	Description	On Hand
15410	S3-3CG RPM	138
1489	S3-3 RPM	510
1490	S3-5 RPM	0

More about Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red':

Fruit occurs only on female plants and requires a male plant for pollination. Ilex v. 'Jim Dandy' is a compact male pollinator for all northern types. Blooms for an extended period in early - mid season. New foliage is a glossy red bronze that then turns dark green with a leathery look in summer. One male plant can pollinate many female plants. Ilex v. 'Nana' Red Sprite is a Missouri botanical Garden Plants of Merit.

Winter Red Winterberry Holly Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability. 'Winter Red' is a mildew-resistant variety.

Height:

6-8 Feet

Spread:

6-8 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 7

Great Companion Plants for Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'

Pagoda Dogwood

Arctic Fire Red Twig Dogwood

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Full Sun
•	Partial Shade

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Average
•	Moist, Well-Drained

Attracts Wildlife

•	Upland Birds and Game
•	Songbirds

Habit

•

Deciduous

Attributes

•	Naturalizing
•	Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization
•	Border or Bed
•	Erosion Control
•	Mass Planting