Winterberry Holly - Ilex verticillata

Common Name: Winterberry Holly 
Scientific Name: Ilex verticillata
Sun Conditions: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Soil Conditions: Moist to Wet
Height Range: 3-15 ft
Width Range: 3-12 ft
Ht. Min: 3 ft
Ht. Max: 15 ft
Width Min: 3 ft
Width Max: 12 ft
Growth Habit: Upright
Growth Rate: Medium
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Bloom: late spring-early summer (May-July); showy red fruit display is fall through winter
Seed/Fruit Production: Yes
Foliage Color: Green
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9
Evergreen: No (deciduous — unusual for a holly; drops its leaves each fall, unlike most Ilex species)
Deer Resistant: Reports vary — generally considered moderately deer resistant, but rabbits and deer may browse bark/buds, especially on young plants
Poisonous: Mild — like most hollies, berries are toxic if ingested by humans or pets (GI upset); do not eat
Wildlife Value Highlights: Food or Shelter in Winter for Animals; Cover and Nesting for Birds and Animals; Nectar for Pollinators
Ecological/Landscape Use: Winter-interest plantings, wet-soil/rain garden plantings, hedges, wildlife/bird gardens; needs a male pollinator nearby for female plants to fruit
Lepidoptera Supported by Species: 34-39
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