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Winterberry
Ilex verticillata
Pronunciation: EYE-leks ver-tiss-ih-LAY-tuh
SKU #40416
This shrub has multi-seasonal interest with attractive berries that persist into Autumn and Winter along with shiny dark green leaves. Best berry display is after leaves are shed. Tolerates wet soils.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE: Moderate grower 6-8 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, North American Native, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, North American Native, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.