Winterberry
Ilex verticillata
Winterberry is a deciduous variety of holly native to Ontario. It has green leaves and produces small, inconspicuous flowers, but the real show comes from the bright red berries that follow. For fruit to form, you must have a male and female plant to cross-pollinate; only the female plant will bear fruit.
Winterberry grows best in full to part sun with moist, acidic, well-drained soil. It will not tolerate dry, alkaline soils.
Seasonal Availability: Typically available May through September, depending on suppliers availability.
Characteristics
Size: 6'-10' tall, 6'-10' wide
Native, Fall Colour, Bee-Friendly, and Requires Cross-Pollination
Care
Full sun outdoors (6-8+ hours of direct sun), Part shade outdoors (4 hours of direct sun), and Full shade outdoors (0-2 hours of direct sun)
Water every 1-3 days for first year until established (based on outdoor temperature & plant's water consumption).
Increase watering in the heat of summer and watch for wilting or browning as signs to increase watering frequency.
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