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Ilex verticillata
Winterberry
Deciduous shrub
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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.

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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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