Winterberry Holly – Ilex verticillata Shrub Seeds | 10 Seeds | Hardy Red Winter Berries | Wildlife Friendly

Brighten your winter landscape with Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata), a cold-hardy deciduous shrub prized for its brilliant red berries that persist through winter. Native to eastern North America, Winterberry naturally grows in swamps, damp woods, and along ponds and streams, making it an excellent choice for moist or low-lying areas in the garden.

This slow-growing, upright multi-stemmed shrub typically reaches 3–12 feet tall with a rounded, spreading habit. In late spring to early summer, small greenish-white flowers bloom along the stems. When properly pollinated, female plants produce clusters of glossy bright red berries in fall that remain throughout winter, creating striking seasonal interest and providing an important food source for birds.

Winterberry is ideal for hedges, shrub borders, native plant gardens, wildlife plantings, and mass groupings. It performs best in acidic, moist soils and tolerates wet or boggy conditions better than most ornamental shrubs.

⚠️ Note: Berries are attractive to wildlife but are poisonous to humans. Keep away from small children.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 Winterberry Holly seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Ilex verticillata
✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds
✔️ Labeled seed packet with sowing instructions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Winterberry Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata
Plant Type: Deciduous multi-stemmed shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade (best fruiting in full sun)
Soil: Acidic, medium to wet soils; tolerates boggy conditions
Watering: Moderate to wet; not drought tolerant
Mature Height: 3–12 feet
Spread: 3–12 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: No

💡 Care Tip:
Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Provide warm stratification for 60 days followed by cold stratification for 60 days at about 40°F in a moist medium. Sow 1/8 inch deep. For berry production, plant both male and female plants—one male can pollinate multiple females within approximately 50 feet.