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Ilex verticillata

common winterberry

While many native plants can claim fabulously red fall foliage, none can beat winterberry for fall fruit, with the berries, borne by female plants, hanging onto the plant well into winter and serving as a good food source for birds once the fruits soften a bit.


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Height: 4-10 ft
Spread: 4-10 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture
Wet
Average
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Spring Bloom
Fall/Winter Fruit
Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
Host Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Compaction Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Urban Environment
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Dioecious (fruits only on female plants)
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Rain Garden
Naturalize
Hedge/screening
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Red Fruit


North American Distribution


common winterberry - Ilex verticillata from Native Plant Trust
common winterberry - Ilex verticillata from Native Plant Trust
common winterberry - Ilex verticillata from Native Plant Trust
common winterberry - Ilex verticillata from Native Plant Trust
common winterberry - Ilex verticillata from Native Plant Trust