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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.
| 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. |
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.
| 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 |
Yes, plant a compatible male winterberry nearby for reliable fruit.
No, it drops its leaves and shows berries on bare stems.
Yes, moist to wet ground is one of its best uses.
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SKU:PGNE-34024
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