Ilex verticillata (American Winterberry)

Ilex verticillata (American Winterberry) clusters of round red fruit on woody brown winter branches
Ilex verticillata (American Winterberry) clusters of round red fruit on woody brown winter branches

Botanical name: Ilex verticillata

Common names: American Winterberry, Coralberry

Family: Aquifoliaceae

Origin: North America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 3-9

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
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Ilex verticillata is a deciduous shrub with extremely attractive red fruits that persist into Autumn and Winter.

Similar plants: Ilex verticillata (American Winterberry)


Ilex verticillata (American Winterberry) branches with many round red fruit during a close up shot
Ilex verticillata (American Winterberry) branches heavy with small round red fruit hanging on bare woody stems.
Ilex verticillata (American Winterberry) plant with abundant round red fruit covering woody gray stems.
Ilex verticillata (American Winterberry) branches covered in thick clusters of round red winter fruit.


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