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- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 8 - 10 Feet
- Mature Spread 8 - 10 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
Create a festive vibe, enjoy bold wintertime color, or simply ensure birds have a steady supply of food during the winter when you plant the Winter Red Winterberry. Also known as Ilex verticillata, this perennial shrub boasts greenish-white flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. Glossy green foliage has a leathery texture. The flowers are replaced with bright red berries that provide a burst of color during the fall and winter. This is a deciduous shrub, so the berries stand out on bare branches for a stark visual. Winter Red Winterberry is a female plant, and a late-blooming male plant is necessary for the flowers to be pollinated and berries to develop.
Use this tall, upright, multi-stemmed shrub to establish a hedge, privacy screen, or border. Winterberry is a tolerant plant that can handle various conditions, and it is very easy to maintain. This plant is native to North America, so it requires very little care once it is acclimated. Grow this hardy shrub as a perennial in USDA zones 3 through 8.
Winter Red Winterberry Care
Winterberry needs full sun to partial shade, and the soil should be acidic to neutral, rich, and moist but well-drained. This shrub prefers damp conditions and will need one inch of water per week. Feed Winter Red Winterberry with a balanced fertilizer each spring or top-dress the soil with organic compost.
Prune the plant to maintain its shape and size in the early spring. Remove suckers as they emerge to keep the plant manageable and ensure energy is directed into the plant and not divided amongst new plants.
Winter Red Winterberry Spacing
This large, upright plant will grow 8 to 10 feet high and wide. Plants should be spaced 7 to 9 feet apart.
Winter Red Winterberry Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Spacing: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Wetland Areas & Ponds, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Winter Red Winterberry |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: ILEX VERTICILLATA `WINTER RED` |
- SKU:
- 1001093-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
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