Winterberry, Latin name ilex verticillata, is an ornamental, deciduous shrub from the holly family. This shrub thrives in moist soil and does well when planted in wet areas or near water sources. Winterberry is popular for use in hedges, borders, and groupings because of its bright red berry clusters that persist through winter. It's berries, small blooms, and deep green foliage create visual interest all year-round.
Please contact the nursery for availability each season.
Afterglow (Female) Ilex verticillata
Zone: 4 to 8
Average Size: 6-10' Tall & Wide; rounded; slow-growing
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Rich green; larger and glossier than other winterberries; yellow in fall before losing leaves
Fruit: Bright red-orange, small, round berries that grow in clusters and stay through winter
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Apollo, Jim Dandy, Raritan
Average Size: 6-10' Tall & Wide; rounded; slow-growing
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Rich green; larger and glossier than other winterberries; yellow in fall before losing leaves
Fruit: Bright red-orange, small, round berries that grow in clusters and stay through winter
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Apollo, Jim Dandy, Raritan
Apollo (Male) Ilex serrata x vert. 'Apollo'
Zone: 3 to 9
Average Size: 10-12' Tall, 6-8' Wide
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Dark green with burgundy tips on new growth
Bloom Time: Spring
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 10-12' Tall, 6-8' Wide
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Dark green with burgundy tips on new growth
Bloom Time: Spring
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Berry Heavy® (Female) Ilex verticillata 'Spravy'
Zone: 3 to 9
Average Size: 6-8' Tall & Wide
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Yellow-green to dark green leaves
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Late Spring; berries in Fall through Winter
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Mr. Poppins
Average Size: 6-8' Tall & Wide
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Yellow-green to dark green leaves
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Late Spring; berries in Fall through Winter
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Mr. Poppins
Berry Nice® (Female) Ilex verticillata 'Spriber'
Zone: 3 to 9
Average Size: 6-8' Tall & Wide
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Oblong, dark green leaves
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: May to June; berries in Fall through Winter
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Southern Gentleman or Jim Dandy
Average Size: 6-8' Tall & Wide
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Oblong, dark green leaves
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: May to June; berries in Fall through Winter
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Southern Gentleman or Jim Dandy
Berry Poppins® (Female) Ilex verticillata 'FarrowBPop'
Zone: 3 to 9
Average Size: 3-4' Tall & Wide; Dwarf habit
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Deep green leaves
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Early through Late Winter: berries in Fall through Winter
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Mr. Poppins
Average Size: 3-4' Tall & Wide; Dwarf habit
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Deep green leaves
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Early through Late Winter: berries in Fall through Winter
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Mr. Poppins
Jim Dandy (Male) Ilex verticillata
Zone: 3 to 9
Average Size: 3-6' Tall, 4-8' Wide; Dwarf habit
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny lime-white flowers
Foliage: Deep green leaves; may turn yellow in fall
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 3-6' Tall, 4-8' Wide; Dwarf habit
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny lime-white flowers
Foliage: Deep green leaves; may turn yellow in fall
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Jolly Red (Female) Ilex verticillata
Zone: 3 to 9
Average Size: 6-10' Tall & Wide
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Deep green leaves
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Late Spring: berries in Fall through Winter
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Southern Gentleman or Jim Dandy
Average Size: 6-10' Tall & Wide
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Deep green leaves
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Late Spring: berries in Fall through Winter
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Southern Gentleman or Jim Dandy
Little Goblin® (Female) Ilex verticillata 'NCIV1'
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Zone: 3 to 9
Average Size: 3-5' Tall & Wide; Dwarf habit Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny lime-white flowers Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves Fruit: Large, bright red berries that grow in clusters Bloom Time: Late Spring; berries in Fall through Winter Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun Deer Resistant: Yes Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Mr. Poppins |
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Mr. Poppins (Male) Ilex verticillata 'FARROWMRP'
Zone: 3 to 9
Average Size: 3-4' Tall & Wide; Compact, dwarf habit
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Dark green leaves
Bloom Time: Early to Late Winter
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 3-4' Tall & Wide; Compact, dwarf habit
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Dark green leaves
Bloom Time: Early to Late Winter
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Raritan Chief (Male) Ilex vert. x serrata 'Raritan Chief'
Zone: 3 to 9
Average Size: 6-10' Tall & Wide
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 6-10' Tall & Wide
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Red Sprite (Female) Ilex verticillata 'Nana'
Zone: 4 to 8
Average Size: 3-5' Tall & Wide; Slow growth-rate
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny lime-white flowers
Foliage: Glossy, green leaves
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Jim Dandy or Raritan Chief
Average Size: 3-5' Tall & Wide; Slow growth-rate
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny lime-white flowers
Foliage: Glossy, green leaves
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Jim Dandy or Raritan Chief
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Southern Gentleman (Male) Ilex verticillata
Zone: 3 to 8
Average Size: 6-10' Tall & Wide; Slow growth rate
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Rich green leaves
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Average Size: 6-10' Tall & Wide; Slow growth rate
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Rich green leaves
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Sparkleberry (Female) Ilex verticillata x serrata
Zone: 5 to 9
Average Size: 6-10' Tall & Wide; Slow growth rate
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny lime-white flowers
Foliage: Dark green leaves; turns yellow-bronze in fall
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Apollo, Southern Gentleman, Raritan Chief
Average Size: 6-10' Tall & Wide; Slow growth rate
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny lime-white flowers
Foliage: Dark green leaves; turns yellow-bronze in fall
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Apollo, Southern Gentleman, Raritan Chief
Wildfire™ (Female) Ilex verticillata 'Bailfire'
Zone: 4 to 9
Average Size: 6-7' Tall, 7-8' Wide; Slow growth rate
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Dark green leaves
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Jim Dandy or Southern Gentleman
Average Size: 6-7' Tall, 7-8' Wide; Slow growth rate
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Dark green leaves
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Jim Dandy or Southern Gentleman
Winter Red (Female) Ilex verticillata
Zone: 3 to 9
Average Size: 6-8' Tall & Wide
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Lustrous, dark green foliage
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Apollo, Southern Gentleman
Average Size: 6-8' Tall & Wide
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny white flowers
Foliage: Lustrous, dark green foliage
Fruit: Bright red, small round berries that grow in clusters
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Apollo, Southern Gentleman
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Winter Gold (Female) Ilex verticillata
Zone: 3 to 9
Average Size: 5-8' Tall & Wide; Slow growth-rate
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny lime-white flowers
Foliage: Dark green leaves; turns yellow-bronze in fall
Fruit: Pale yellow orange berries in clusters
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Southern Gentleman
Average Size: 5-8' Tall & Wide; Slow growth-rate
Flower: Inconspicuous, tiny lime-white flowers
Foliage: Dark green leaves; turns yellow-bronze in fall
Fruit: Pale yellow orange berries in clusters
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Requires a pollinator to produce berries - Southern Gentleman