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?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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) plant with abundant round red fruit covering woody gray stems.


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