Winterberry (female) - Ilex verticillata 'female' NEW FOR 2025

Known for its spectacular winter displays of bright red berries, the female Winterberry is a captivating deciduous holly. In late fall and winter, after the leaves have fallen, the branches are laden with vibrant berries, creating a stunning visual impact against the winter landscape. To ensure a bountiful berry crop, plant this female Winterberry alongside a male Winterberry (Ilex verticillata). The male will pollinate the female's spring flowers, resulting in the beautiful berries. This shrub thrives in moist, acidic soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions. It makes an excellent addition to native gardens, naturalized areas, and winter landscapes, providing food for birds and visual interest for you. *Recommend buying one male if you want the females to fruit for cross-pollination, but one male will be fine with multiple females* Soil Type: Loam/Clay/Sand (acidic) Soil Conditions: Moist Flower Color: White Flower Time: Late Spring Height: 6'-8' (varies by cultivar) Light: Part Sun Features: Showy Winter Berries, Deciduous Holly, Wildlife Food Source. Credits: Info courtesy of illinoiswildflowers.info