Winterberry, 'Ilex verticillata', is a deciduous Ilex with bright scarlet winter persistent fruit. This native plant forms an oval, rounded shape and has deep rich green foliage that develops a yellow fall color. Winterberries are the queens of the fruiting shrub world when ranked for ornamental value. The fruiting branches are great for decoration in the garden or in the house. The leaves drop off the plant in late fall to expose the beautiful berries. You'll need both male and female plants to produce fruits.. A wonderful shrub for winter interest, this Winterberry shrub reaches 6-8 feet in height and width. It is one of the best plants for fall and winter color. Winterberry holly will attract songbirds to your property, the fruit of winterberry holly serving as an emergency food source for birds.

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