Male Winterberry
Common Name: Male Winterberry
Latin Name: Ilex verticillata 'Male'
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Our native deciduous holly. Variable in size. It commonly grows in damp areas throughout much of Wisconsin. Prefers rich moist acid soils. Male plant that does not bear fruit, plant 1 male for every 3-5 female plants. Plant in groups as both male and female plants are needed for fruit set. Abundant red fruits hug branches on the female plants from fall into winter.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 3-9'
Mature Width: 3-8'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Wildlife, Wisconsin Native
Common Name: Male Winterberry
Latin Name: Ilex verticillata 'Male'
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Our native deciduous holly. Variable in size. It commonly grows in damp areas throughout much of Wisconsin. Prefers rich moist acid soils. Male plant that does not bear fruit, plant 1 male for every 3-5 female plants. Plant in groups as both male and female plants are needed for fruit set. Abundant red fruits hug branches on the female plants from fall into winter.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 3-9'
Mature Width: 3-8'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Wildlife, Wisconsin Native