Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

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Deciduous shrub native to Eastern North America, famous for bright red winter berries after leaves drop. Requires a separate male plant for pollination.
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Plant Details

Common Name Winterberry
Family Aquifoliaceae
Genus Ilex
Species Verticillata
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Small white flowers in late spring; red berries persist through winter
Leaf Color Green, turning yellow before deciduous drop
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates wet conditions and swampy areas.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growing season. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for maximum berry production; tolerates partial shade.

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release acid-form fertilizer in early spring before new growth.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape. Remove dead wood and thin stems for air circulation.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-29° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 40
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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