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Ilex verticillata 'Sweetheart'
Winterberry

Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm

- Native plant
- Male/female in same pot = berries on every bush!
- Prolific berries in fall and winter
- Songbirds love the berries
- Nice in the border

Low Maintenance

Mass Planting

Native

Full Sun

Partial Sun

Spring

Attracts Butterflies
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: 8-10 ft
Spread: 6-7 ft
Price Level 1: $39.99 ea.~#3
Bloom Color: Violet
Zone: 3
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Native
- Mass Planting
- Naturalizing
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Wet Soil/Wetlands