Name: Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Red’ is an iconic deciduous holly, renowned for its spectacular winter fruiting and strong ornamental impact in the cold season. This female variety stands out for its extremely abundant production of bright red berries, densely distributed along the bare branches after leaf drop, creating a striking winter display. Its overall habit is upright, dense, and well-branched, with a silhouette taller than it is wide, ideal for naturalistic beds, informal hedges, and specimen plantings. The medium green deciduous foliage sometimes takes on a slight yellow hue in autumn before falling. ‘Winter Red’ requires the presence of a compatible male pollinator, such as ‘Southern Gentleman’, to ensure optimal fruiting. Very hardy and valued for its ecological interest, it provides an important food source for birds in winter and is a top choice for northern gardens.

Latin name

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'

Common name

Winterberry Holly 'Winter Red'

Type

Ornamental shrub with decorative fruit

Family

Aquifoliaceae

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 3

Exposure

Sun

Watering

Moderate

Fertilization

Low to moderate, fertilizer for acid-loving shrubs

Soil type

Acidic, fresh to moist, well-drained

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Non-ornamental

Fruiting

Very abundant, bright red berries, persistent in winter

Foliage color

Green

Shape

Shrubby

Garden structure

Size and growth

Height

8–10 ft (2.5–3 m)

Width

6.5–8 ft (2–2.5 m)

Growth rate

Moderate

Pollinators

Deer

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