Winterberry Holly
Ilex verticillata
Aquifoliaceae
Growth Habit
Dwarf ShrubDescription
Very small shrub, reaching only 2' to 4' in height, yet has larger fruits than any other I. verticillata selection. Slow-growing, broader than tall, producing bright red, 1/2" diameter fruits in abundance on very short pedicels. Leaves broad, oval, not glossy. Originated as a wild seedling discovered near Hampden Nurseries, MA by the nursery's founder Peter Sicbaldi (American Nurseryman February 2009).
Source of plant
Plantasia, Bailey Nurseries, Roslyn Nursery, Simpson Orchard Company Inc.
