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Ilex verticillata 'Wildfire'
Winterberry
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Pure white flowers in spring
- Large red fruit throughout winter and attracts birds
- Deep green foliage
- A favorite addition to holiday arrangements
- Pollinated by male variety such as 'Jim Dandy'
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Low Maintenance
Native
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Winterberry is easy to grow and tolerates most conditions in full-part sun, even those with moist or wet soils. Prune as needed in the spring and apply an acid fertilizer.
Height: 6-7 ft
Spread: 7-8 ft
Price Level 1: $54.99~#3
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Native
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Naturalizing
- Garden
- Low Maintenance
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Wet Soil/Wetlands