Ilex Verticillata ‘Winter Red’ 3 Gal

Winterberry Holly - Winter Red

Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Red’

Spectacular bright red persistent fruit on this multi-stemmed, erect rounded shrub with lustrous, dark green deciduous leaves. Southern Gentleman is a good pollenizer. WNC Native. Loves moist, acidic soil. Deciduous. Once established, they are heat, drought, and soil compaction tolerant. Berry-filled stems with foliage removed are popular for winter arrangements.

Ideal for Children's Gardens, Cutting Gardens, Native Gardens, Pollinator Gardens, Rain Gardens, Winter Gardens, and more.

⭐Recommended to Plant: Winterberry Hollies are listed on the City of Asheville Recommended Species List (2022).

🐦Help Birds: According to the Audubon Society, these plants can help feed and attract Cardinals, Titmice, Magpies, Thrashers, Nuthatches, Blackbirds, New World Sparrows, Thrushes, Vireos, Waxwings, Wood Warblers, Wrens, and more to the garden.

🐝Help native bees: Flowers are a critical nectar source for our native Colletes bees, who require these plants to successfully feed their young.

💧Moisture: These plants love water! Be generous, especially when they are young and during any dry spells.

🔥Fire resistant.

9’T x 8'W.

Full sun to partial shade.

Zones 3-9, cold hardy down to -40F.