Holly

A wonderful shrub for winter interest, this Winterberry shrub reaches 6-8 feet in height and width. Winterberry, 'Ilex verticillata', is a deciduous Ilex with bright scarlet winter persistent fruit. The leaves drop off the plant in late fall to expose the beautiful berries. Winterberry holly will attract songbirds to your property, the fruit of winterberry holly serving as an emergency food source for birds. The fruiting branches are great for decoration in the garden or in the house. This native plant forms an oval, rounded shape and has deep rich green foliage that develops a yellow fall color. You'll need both male and female plants to produce fruits. Winterberries are the "queens" of the fruiting shrub world when ranked for ornamental value. . It is one of the best plants for fall and winter color. ... additional info