Common Winterberry

Ilex verticillata

Large shrub named for brilliant red berries appearing in late fall and lasting through winter.

BLOOM TIME
  • July
  • August
SUNLIGHT
  • Partial Sun
  • Partial Shade
SOIL TYPE
  • Well Drained
  • Moist
  • Wet
  • Texture (Sand)
  • Texture (Loam)
  • Texture (Clay)
  • pH Acid <6.0
HEIGHT

6-12'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

10-100

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Pollinators, Birds

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Maine Audubon