Winterberry

Ilex verticillata

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Description

A deciduous Ilex with excellent, bright scarlet, winter-persistent fruit, unless eaten by birds. Native to swampy places but does well in light to medium moist loam. Sun or partial shade. Both sexes needed to ensure fruiting.

Additional information

Name

Ilex verticillata

Height

6-8'

Spread

6-8'

Shape

Oval, rounded

Foliage

Deep rich green

Fall Foliage

Yellow

Exposure

Full Sun

Zone

3-9