Species: Ilex verticillata

(eye'leks ver-ti-si-lay'tah)

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

There are many cultivars and varieties of this species. a fairly comprehensive list is below but others exist, and more are likely to be created in the future.

'Afterglow', 'Apollo', 'Aurantiaca', 'Autumn Glow', 'Bonfire', 'Cacapon', 'Chrysocarpa', 'Jim Dandy', 'Raritan Chief', 'Red Sprite', 'Shaver', 'Southern Gentlemen', 'Sparkleberry', 'Stoplight', 'Sunsplash', 'Winter Gold', 'Winter Red'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Shrub < 4 feet

Height: 6' - 8' (spread 6' - 12')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: upright, rounded

Ornamental Other: dioecious and deciduous; there must be occasional males for pollination and fruiting

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Environmental Other: bright red fruits appear while leaves are still green and persist throughout winter; yellow fall color; deciduous; Reguires male for pollination

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Native to Eastern N. America.

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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