Winterberry Holly
Ilex verticillata
Duration
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub

One of the few deciduous members of the Holly family, Winterberry holly still provides some winter interest through its bright red berries. Both a male and a female are required to produce fruit. Flowers and their fruit appear on new growth. Keep this in mind while pruning, as this bush is a good option for hedging. This plant has some resistance to fires, in addition to deer and salt. Planting this shrub in the shade will result in a taller, more open habit that could be considered a small tree. Fruit are toxic

Available
No
Chelsea Chop
No
Height
3-15 ft
Spread
3-12 ft
Bloom Season
Mid Spring - Early Summer
Flower Colors
White
Sun Tolerance
fullsun
partsun
fullshade
Soil Tolerance
Clay,  Sandy,  Moist,  Poorly drained
Features
Image
salt tolerant
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deer resistant
QR
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Code
ILVE