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Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'

Winterberry Holly

Insignificant white flowers, prolific brilliant red fruit, retains its color throughout winter. Semi-glossy dark green foliage.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Adapts to a wide variety of soil conditions. Prefers moist, acidic, reasonably fertile well-drained soil. Use in groupings or masses for maximum effect. Needs a male pollinator.

Interesting Information
This Ilex needs Ilex vert. 'Southern Gentlemen' as a male pollinator in order to produce berries. All Ilex have a very attractive winter interest with their berries. This Ilex is the heavist fruiting of all Ilex vert. cultivars.

Plant Type Shrub		Bloom Color White		Foliage Color Glossy Green
Height 6-7 Feet		Spread 5-6 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9		Patented No

Ilex verticillata (Winterberry Holly 'Southern Gentleman')	Hamamelis intermedia (Witch Hazel 'Jelena')
Viburnum x pragense (Prague Viburnum )

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • White	Landscape Interest • Bird	Exposure • Sun-Part Shade	Soil Moisture Preference • Med-Wet
Season of Interest (Flowering) • April • May	Attributes • Fruit • Winter Interest