Winterberry
Common Winterberry
Ilex verticillata
$3.00per seedling
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- 2,500–4,999 seedlings$1.50 / seedling
- 5,000+ seedlings$1.25 / seedling
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Quick facts
- Mature size
- — 6–10 ft tall · 6–8 ft wide
- Growth speed
- — Medium — 1–2 ft of new growth a year
- Sunlight
- — Full sun (6+ hrs direct sun) · Part shade (4–6 hrs)
- Soil
- — Wet / occasionally flooded
- Good for
- — Wildlife food & habitat · Yard, shade & beauty
- Wildlife
- — Common winterberry provides exceptional wildlife value, offering abundant, brightly colored berries that persist into winter and serve as an important cold‑season food source for birds and small mammals while its dense branching provides valuable cover and shelter.
About this species
Common winterberry is a vibrant native shrub known for its stunning display of bright red berries that persist well into winter, providing crucial cold‑season food for birds and adding color to dormant landscapes. Its glossy green leaves turn yellow in fall before dropping, allowing the berries to stand out against bare branches. Winterberry thrives in moist, acidic soils and is commonly found in wetlands, streambanks, and low woods across Ohio, though it also performs well in residential landscapes with appropriate soil conditions. Its dense growth habit, wildlife value, and striking winter appearance make common winterberry a popular choice for naturalized plantings and ornamental uses alike.
Planting notes
For abundant berries, be sure to plant at least one male plant within about 50 feet of female plants. More sunlight typically improves berry production.