Winterberry
Shrub

Winterberry

Ilex verticillata

Inconspicuous blooms, but covered in brilliant red berries all winter long.

Handle with care

The berries are poisonous and children are drawn to them. A couple cause stomach upset; a handful is worth a call to poison control.

Bloom Season
Jun - Jul
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
High
Consistently moist
Size & Zones
6-10' tall
USDA Zones 3-8
Bloom Colors
White
Traits
♣ Native Species❄ Winter Interest
Soil
Clay
Where to buy
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Pairs Well With
Witch Hazel
Shrub
Camellia
Shrub
Hellebore
Perennial
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