Winterberry
Ilex verticillata
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.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | EYE-leks ver-tiss-ih-LAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower 6-8 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Mass Planting |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant