Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)

$4.00

8-24" Bare Root Seedling

This native shrub is a deciduous (the leaves drop each fall) member of the holly family (Aquifoliaceae).

The inconspicuous flowers attract pollinators, and it produces large crops of red berries that often last through winter, making it an important food source during the season. The fruit is eaten by a wide variety of birds and winterberry does well in landscapes and wildlife plantings.

Height: 10-20 ft
Soils: prefers acidic moist soils
Water: Flood tolerant
Light: Full sun to part shade
Wildlife: nutrition/browse

8-24" Bare Root Seedling

This native shrub is a deciduous (the leaves drop each fall) member of the holly family (Aquifoliaceae).

The inconspicuous flowers attract pollinators, and it produces large crops of red berries that often last through winter, making it an important food source during the season. The fruit is eaten by a wide variety of birds and winterberry does well in landscapes and wildlife plantings.

Height: 10-20 ft
Soils: prefers acidic moist soils
Water: Flood tolerant
Light: Full sun to part shade
Wildlife: nutrition/browse