Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'
Thrives in average, acidic, medium to wet soil and grows well in full sun to part shade. It’s adaptable to both light and heavy soils but prefers moist, organic loam. Naturally suited to wet or poorly drained areas like bogs and swamps (its native habitat in Eastern North America).
Winterberries are dioecious, meaning you’ll need both male and female plants for berries to form—just one male can pollinate 6–10 females (male pollinator can be planted within 50ft of female). Flowers grow on new wood, so prune in early spring before new growth starts. Deciduous
Suggested use: Hedge, Rain Garden
Suggested Male Pollinator: Southern Gentleman Winterberry
(Image: Brehob Nurseries)