Ilex verticillata (female) - 40-60 CM C3

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.