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Ilex verticillata
Winterberry Holly (Black Alder Winterberry)
A deciduous ilex noted for its profusion of bright red, winter-persistent fruit. The dark green leaves occasionally take on a purplish colour.
- » Flowers are white and inconspicuous
- » Red berries persist into winter (on female plants only)
- » Dark green, glossy leaves turn (occasionally) to purple
- » Suckering profusely, it produces an oval shrub
- » Bloom Time: June to July
1gal
$23.56
2gal
$34.94
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Flowering Time
| • | Summer |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Ilex verticillata
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ilex verticillata
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. Common winterberry is typically found growing in swamps, damp thickets, low woods and along ponds and streams.