Winterberry
Ilex verticillata
Description:
Medium size, deciduous multi-stemmed, dioecious shrub of swamps & forested wetlands. Bright red berries that persist through fall & winter are wonderfully ornamental and good for wildlife food. Fruit mid September to October. 6 to 10 feet tall. Prefers wet conditions but can grow in dry conditions once established. Sun, partial shade, and shade.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Common Winterberry, Michigan Holly |
| Plant Family: | Aquifoliaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Shrubs/Subshrub |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | Mid June to July |
| Fruit Timing: | Mid September to October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay, Loam |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |