Winterberry Holly
Ilex verticillata
❄️ Zone 3-9☀️ full sun to part shade💧 moist, well-drained
Price range: $14.00 through $18.00
Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata) is a deciduous shrub native to North America, stuns with vibrant red berries throughout winter, contrasting beautifully against its bare branches. Unlike its evergreen cousins, it loses its green leaves in fall, but the berries persist long after, offering a welcome splash of color in the cold months. These berries are a feast for birds, but they are toxic to humans and pets.
To achieve abundant berries, remember that Winterberry Holly is dioecious, meaning you need both male and female plants for fruit production. These plants are grown from seed and cannot be distinguished between male and female. We recommend planting 5 or more to to ensure pollination. Plant them within 30-50 feet of each other for proper pollination, which occurs in late spring through inconspicuous greenish-white flowers.
With minimal care, Winterberry Holly thrives, adding a touch of winter magic to your landscape and providing a valuable food source for feathered friends.
Plant Specifications
pH Preference
5.5-6.5
Growth Rate
12-24" per year
Mature Height
3-15'
Mature Width
3-15'
Spacing
6'
Native Range / Origin
AL
AR
CT
DE
FL
GA
IA
IN
IL
KY
LA
MA
MD
ME
MI
MN
MO
NC
NH
NJ
NY
OH
PA
RI
SC
TN
TX
VA
VT
WI
WV
Delivery Information
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Plants are burlapped and shipped in their soil
Ships via UPS Ground
Flat rate per order · 3–5 business days
$20
Arrive Alive Guarantee
If your plant doesn't survive the trip, we'll send a replacement or issue a full refund — no hassle.
If your plant doesn't survive the trip, we'll send a replacement or issue a full refund — no hassle.
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