Female Winterberry
Common Name: Female Winterberry
Latin Name: Ilex verticillata 'Female'
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Female plant that bears fruit valuable to migrating birds. Host plant of Henrys Elfin Butterfly and attracts other butterflies too! Commonly grows in damp areas throughout much of Wisconsin. Prefers rich, moist, acid soils but will tolerate average soils. Abundant red fruits hug branches on from fall into winter. Plant in groups as both male and female plants are needed for fruit set.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 6-10'
Mature Width: 6-8'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Birds, Benefits Wildlife, Not Pet Safe, Ornamental Berries, Winter Interest, Wisconsin Native
Common Name: Female Winterberry
Latin Name: Ilex verticillata 'Female'
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Female plant that bears fruit valuable to migrating birds. Host plant of Henrys Elfin Butterfly and attracts other butterflies too! Commonly grows in damp areas throughout much of Wisconsin. Prefers rich, moist, acid soils but will tolerate average soils. Abundant red fruits hug branches on from fall into winter. Plant in groups as both male and female plants are needed for fruit set.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 6-10'
Mature Width: 6-8'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Birds, Benefits Wildlife, Not Pet Safe, Ornamental Berries, Winter Interest, Wisconsin Native