Winterberry Holly – Ilex verticillata Shrub Seeds | 200 Seeds | Hardy Red Winter Berries | Wildlife Friendly

Create a stunning winter display with Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata), a cold-hardy deciduous shrub famous for its brilliant red berries that persist through winter. Native to eastern North America, Winterberry naturally thrives in swamps, damp thickets, and along ponds and streams, making it an excellent choice for moist or low-lying landscape areas.

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

Winterberry is ideal for mass plantings, hedges, shrub borders, wildlife gardens, and native landscapes. It tolerates wet or poorly drained soils better than most ornamentals and performs best in acidic soils with consistent moisture.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 200 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 reliable berry production, plant both male and female plants—one male can pollinate multiple females within approximately 50 feet.