Common Winterberry
Tagged as: Trees and Shrubs That Attract Birds, Salt-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs, Plants Tolerant of Wet Sites, Plants for Shady Sites, native, Intermediate Sized, Interesting Fruits of Trees & Shrubs, Four Season Landscape
Botanical name: Ilex verticillata*
Common name: Common Winterberry
| Form | Leaf |
| Fruit | Bark |
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Height: 6-10'
Spread: 6-10'
Form: Upright
Rate: Medium
Zone: 3-9
Cultural/comments: Sun to part shade; prefers moist (to wet) acidic soil; bright red, persistent fruit; requires male and female plants for fruit set
Birds Attracted: 20+ species including hermit thrush, thrashers, finches, and cardinal
Plant Appeal: Fruits ripen in fall and persist into winter
Spring Qualities (April & May): Remnant fruits attract birds
SummerQualities (June-August): Glossy dark green foliage
Fall Qualities (Sept-early Nov): Maroon fall color**
Winter Qualities (Mid-Nov-Mar): Abundant bright red berries on female plants; light gray stems**
Aerial Salt Tolerance: Moderate degree of salt tolerance; use in low exposed areas
Plant tolerant of flooded areas for extended periods of time.
* Native to Midwest
** Exceptional season
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