Winterberry (female)
Ilex verticillata
Slow-growing, low-maintenance woody, deciduous tree or shrub makes a nice border in pond areas, and native, winter, and pollinator gardens. It has red berries which mature in the fall providing winter interest and food for birds and small mammals. It must have a male plant within 50 feet to produce berries. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 3 -15’
Spread: 6 - 12’
Pot size: 6 qt.
Bloom time: April, May, June, July
Light: Full sun, part shade, shade
Moisture: Average, Moist
Attracts: Birds, butterflies, larval host for Henry’s Elfin Butterfly
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Densa inkberry
Photo: Glover Perennials
Ilex verticillata
Slow-growing, low-maintenance woody, deciduous tree or shrub makes a nice border in pond areas, and native, winter, and pollinator gardens. It has red berries which mature in the fall providing winter interest and food for birds and small mammals. It must have a male plant within 50 feet to produce berries. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 3 -15’
Spread: 6 - 12’
Pot size: 6 qt.
Bloom time: April, May, June, July
Light: Full sun, part shade, shade
Moisture: Average, Moist
Attracts: Birds, butterflies, larval host for Henry’s Elfin Butterfly
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Densa inkberry
Photo: Glover Perennials
Ilex verticillata
Slow-growing, low-maintenance woody, deciduous tree or shrub makes a nice border in pond areas, and native, winter, and pollinator gardens. It has red berries which mature in the fall providing winter interest and food for birds and small mammals. It must have a male plant within 50 feet to produce berries. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 3 -15’
Spread: 6 - 12’
Pot size: 6 qt.
Bloom time: April, May, June, July
Light: Full sun, part shade, shade
Moisture: Average, Moist
Attracts: Birds, butterflies, larval host for Henry’s Elfin Butterfly
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Densa inkberry
Photo: Glover Perennials