Deciduous Shrub

Winterberry Holly

Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata
Height: Varies by Cultivar
Spread: Varies by Cultivar
Exposure: Sun to light shade
Care: None, may prune to shape if desired
Nondescript in spring and summer, this beauty shines all winter. There are male and female varieties; only the females produce berries and require a male for pollination. Different cultivars are available with different colored berries and varying sizes. Likes moist to wet soil.