Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' - C3.5

Description
From August onwards, these produce bright red, round fruits that keep for a very long time. The red shoots are also an interesting sight.

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

Leaves
Attractive yellow-red autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Winterberry is upright in structure.

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
Sticks for a very long time.

Use
Ornamental shrub, landscape, bird food plant, small/front garden

Root
Stoloniferous.