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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
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
Fall/Winter Fruit
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Bees
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
Drought Tolerant
Urban Environment
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Dioecious (fruits only on female plants)
Landscape Use
Massing
Rain Garden
Naturalize
Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Red Fruit


North American Distribution


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