Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata) Berries & Edibles blue-black berries

blue-black berries

making it a popular choice for privacy screens

Mature Height: 6 – 10 ftMature Width: 5 – 8 ftGrowth Rate: ModerateHardiness Zones: 3 – 9Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Preference: Moist

A classic evergreen hedge tree

Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata) Berries & Edibles blue-black berriesMature Height: 6 10 ftMature Width: 5 8 ftGrowth Rate: ModerateHardiness Zones: 3 9Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Preference: Moist, acidic, well drained to wet Winterberry Holly is a deciduous native shrub prized for its brilliant red berries that persist through winter, providing bold color and food for birds. Needs both male and female plants to produce fruit. A must have for seasonal interest and wildlife habitat.