Deciduous holly with bright red persistent fruits unless eaten by the birds. Native to swampy places but does well in light to medium moist loam. Excellent for mass effect, shrub borders, water’s edge, and wet soils. Both sexes needed for pollination. Sun or partial shade.
Product Description
ILEX verticillata – Winterberry or Michigan Holly
Deciduous holly with bright red persistent fruits unless eaten by the birds. Native to swampy places but does well in light to medium moist loam. Excellent for mass effect, shrub borders, water’s edge, and wet soils. Both sexes are needed for pollination. Native to central and eastern North America.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Tolerates Most Soils, Prefers Moist, Acidic
Size: Height 6-8ft., Spread 6-12ft.
Zone: 3-9
Flower: Insignificant
Bloom Time: Spring
Attributes: Clay Soil Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Deer Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Native