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Winter Red Winterberry Holly
Winter Red Winterberry Holly
$34.50
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50 in stock
Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'
Choose Winter Red Winterberry Holly if you want native winter berry color in a damp or naturalized area. The tradeoff: it drops its leaves and needs a compatible male winterberry nearby for berries, so it is not a year-round privacy hedge.
Buy This If
- You want red winter berries.
- Your soil stays moist.
- You can plant a male pollinator.
Skip This If
- You need evergreen screening.
- You want a small front-door shrub.
- You will not add a pollinator.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The berry display is the reason to plant it, especially where it can be viewed after leaf drop. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It fills in at a useful pace when moisture is steady, but it is not an instant screen. |
| Maintenance | B | Routine pruning is light, but you do need to plan for pollination and allow its natural shape. |
| Deer Resistance | C- | Deer browse winterberry, especially young plants and tender stems, so protect it or choose another shrub where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C | It wants room to grow naturally and usually looks crowded in tight foundation spaces. |
| Screening Value | D | Because it is deciduous, it should not be used where year-round privacy is the main goal. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Winter Red for damp edges, rain-garden style plantings, and winter views from the house. Plan the male pollinator before planting; without it, the berry show may disappoint.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Winter Red Winterberry Holly |
| Mature Height | 6-8 ft |
| Mature Width | 6-8 ft |
| Spacing | 5-6 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9b |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Moisture | Moist to wet |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, multi-stem |
| Evergreen | No |
| Native | Yes |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it need another plant for berries?
Yes, plant a compatible male winterberry nearby for reliable fruit.
Is it evergreen?
No, it drops its leaves and shows berries on bare stems.
Can it handle wet soil?
Yes, moist to wet ground is one of its best uses.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-34024
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