Shrubs
Common winterberry
Ilex verticillata
Zone 1 · Closest to the Water
Zone 2 · Intermediate Zone
Zone 3 · Upland Zone
- Size
- Height: 6 to 12 ft Width: 6 to 12 ft
- Bloom Color
- white, pink
- Wetland Indicator Status
- FACW Facultative wetland — usually occurs in wetlands
- Salinity Tolerance
- Intolerant
Notes
Wet to moist well-drained soils; sun to part shade; will tolerate poorly-drained soils; need male and female plants to produce fruits; Plant parts are somewhat toxic to humans
Wildlife Value
Larval host for Henry’s elfin butterfly; nectar/food source for butterflies, specialized bees, songbirds and small mammals
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