Winterberry

 

Common Name	Winterberry
Scientific Name	Ilex verticillata
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Water's Edge
Light Preference	Partial Sun, Full Shade
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	3'to 8'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	Yes
Comments	a deciduous holly; the attractive bright red fruits of winterberry are poisonous to humans but eaten by small mammals and more than 48 species of birds, including bluebirds, American robin and northern mockingbird; male and female plants needed to produce fruits; red berries persist into January making this a very popular shrub for landscaping;