| Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' | USDA Zone: 4-8 |
Winter Red Winterberry is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. It features an abundance of magnificent cherry red berries from mid fall to late winter. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour.
A justifiably popular deciduous holly valued for its abundant and colorful cherry red berries throughout winter, requires a male pollinator; upright growth habit, suckers into colonies; requires moist acidic soils, good for problem areas.
Winter Red Winterberry is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
Attracts Pollinators
Winter Interest
Common name: Holly, Black Alder, Winterberry
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| More About Winter Red Winterberry |
| Height: 8 ft |
Spread: 8 ft |
Flower Colour: White / Yellow Shades |
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Winter Red Winterberry does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in moist to wet soil, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
