Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'

Winterberry

Winter Red is a female winterberry holly that produces profuse red berries that retain their color. Considered by many to be the best winterberry. Berries brighten the winter landscape and provide food for overwintering birds. The inconspicuous flowers attract pollinators and require a male pollinator that blooms at the same time such as Southern Gentleman.

This is a large rounded clone of the southern form that is excellent in masses, shrub borders, for erosion control, and in moist areas. This deciduous holly also tolerates urban pollution and road salt.

  • Upright, multi-stem
  • Glossy, dark green foliage
  • Heavy red berries

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Landscape Characteristics
Branch Structure
Foliage Color
Ornamental Fruit
Classification by Use
Color Impact
Native
Specialty Use
Wildlife Garden
Animal Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Habit
Mounding
Upright
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Part Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Winter
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Foliage Color
Green
Additional Information about Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'

 Shrubs do sucker so best to colonize in large groups.