{"product_id":"winterberry-holly-ilex-verticillata-shrub-seeds-200-seeds-hardy-red-winter-berries-wildlife-friendly","title":"Winterberry Holly – Ilex verticillata Shrub Seeds | 200 Seeds | Hardy Red Winter Berries | Wildlife Friendly","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eCreate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eWinterberry 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e⚠️ Note: Berries are attractive to wildlife but are poisonous to humans. Keep away from small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e✔️ 200 Winterberry Holly seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e✔️ Botanical name: Ilex verticillata\u003cbr data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e✔️ Labeled seed packet with sowing instructions\u003cbr data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003cbr data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eCommon Name: Winterberry Holly\u003cbr data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eBotanical Name: Ilex verticillata\u003cbr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous multi-stemmed shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Seed\u003cbr data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to part shade (best fruiting in full sun)\u003cbr data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eSoil: Acidic, medium to wet soils; tolerates boggy conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eWatering: Moderate to wet; not drought tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eMature Height: 3–12 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eSpread: 3–12 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–9\u003cbr data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eContainer Friendly: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e💡 Care Tip:\u003cbr data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eSoak 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47849990586609,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify6_12_effc51dd-3dd3-4839-b70c-89072109f0ce.jpg?v=1772231965","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/winterberry-holly-ilex-verticillata-shrub-seeds-200-seeds-hardy-red-winter-berries-wildlife-friendly","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}