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Ilex verticillata Winter Red
Winter Red Winterberry
Dark green foliage and abundant, large, bright red fruit persist into the winter. A male pollinator is needed for fruit production.
- » Flowers are white and inconspicuous
- » Large, bright red berries persist into the winter
- » Dark green, glossy leaves turn yellow in the fall
- » Suckering frequently, it produces an oval shrub
- » Female plant requires 'Southern Gentleman' for pollination
- » Bloom Time: June to July
3gal
$49.56
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Green (dark) |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'
The 'Winter Red' cultivar was introduced in 1977 by Simpson Nursery in Vincennes, Indiana.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'
Although winterberry will tolerate some shade, fruit production is best in sunny locations. Winterberry will tolerate a range of soil types and moistures. Ilex verticillata plants are dioecious (plants are either male or female). One male winterberry plant will effectively pollinate up to six female plants.