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Ilex verticillata Winterberry Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Ilex verticillata plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Newfoundland to Minnesota and south to Georgia and Tennessee.. It is a member of the Aquifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Winterberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Prinos verticillata. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ilex verticillata Common Name: Winterberry Family: Aquifoliaceae Author: (L.)A.Gray. Known Hazards: The fruit is poisonous[177]. Mature Height: 2 Mature Width: 1.5 Habitat: Swamps, pond margins and damp thickets[43].
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils so long as they are not water-logged[200]. This species tolerates wetter conditions than most members of the genus[238].
A very ornamental and cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -35°c[184].
A slow-growing tree in the wild[229]. A number of named forms have been selected for their ornamental value[182].
Flowers are produced on the current year's growth[229]. The plants are very tolerant of pruning and can be cut right back into old wood if required[188].
Unlike most members of the genus, this species produces suckers[200].
Resents root disturbance, especially as the plants get older[11]. It is best to place the plants into their permanent positions as soon as possible, perhaps giving some winter protection for their first year or two[K].
Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
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