Winterberry Holly – Ilex verticillata Shrub Seeds | 800 Seeds | Hardy Red Winter Berries | Wildlife Friendly

Bring vibrant winter color to your landscape with Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata), a cold-hardy deciduous shrub known for its brilliant red berries that persist through winter. Native to eastern North America, Winterberry thrives in swamps, damp thickets, low woods, and along ponds and streams, making it an excellent choice for moist or poorly drained areas.

This upright, multi-stemmed shrub typically grows 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 late summer to fall that remain through winter and often into early spring. These striking berries provide exceptional seasonal interest and serve as an important food source for birds and wildlife.

Ideal for hedges, mass plantings, shrub borders, native gardens, and wildlife habitats, Winterberry performs best in acidic, consistently moist soils and tolerates wet, 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:
✔️ 800 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 berry production 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 approximately 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 about 50 feet.