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Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'

winter red winterberry

Many native plants can claim fabulously red fall foliage, but none can beat female winterberries for fall fruiting, with the berries hanging on well into winter. 'Winter Red' is a compact female cultivar pollinated by male 'Southern Gentleman' or wildtype males.

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Height: 6-8 ft
Spread: 6-8 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Cultivar
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Wet
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Fall/Winter Fruit
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Urban Environment
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Dioecious (fruits only on female plants)
Landscape Use
• Specimen
• Rain Garden
• Massing
• Naturalize
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red Fruit


North American Distribution


winter red winterberry - Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' from Native Plant Trust