Ilex verticillata (female) - 100-125 CM C12

Description
The Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is an upright shrub that produces white flowers. They appear from July to August. From August onwards, these produce bright red, round fruits that last a very long time. The Winterberry also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is black. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * red shoots

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Winterberry are dark green, lanceolate, alternate. Red shoots. Winterberry turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Black bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Winterberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Winterberry is an upright-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear from July to August.

Fruit
Adheres for a very long time.

Use
Ornamental shrub, landscape, bird feeder, small/front garden

Root
Stoloniferous.