Ilex verticillata - Common Winterberry

Winterberry Holly is a globular, upright, medium-sized shrub, typically 6-10 ft. tall. Aptly named for the abundant shiny red berries that adorn this small tree throughout the winter, made all the more striking when the deciduous leaves have dropped. Winterberry is low maintenance and makes a nice border or hedge in pond areas, rain gardens, and recreational play areas. It is a food source for butterflies, pollinators, small mammals, songbirds, and specialized bees.

Height: 4-15 ft

Sun: Sun, part shade, shade

Water: Medium to Wet

Bloom color: White

Bloom time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul