Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata unsexed). Plant type: Deciduous North American shrubDescription: Bright red fruits persist through the winter on female plants; male plants flower but do not bear fruit; dark green foliage turns yellow in fallHabit: Grows 6 to 10 feet tall and wide, suckeringCulture: Prefers moist, acidic soils high in organic matter and full sun to part shadeHardiness: USDA Zones 3 through 9Jefferson documentedThis native shrub, also known as "black alder," ranges from Newfoundland to Minnesota,... - Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata unsexed). |