Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a shrub that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: winterberry, black alder, feverbark or swamp winterberry.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: winterberry, black alder, feverbark, swamp winterberry
Scientific name: Ilex verticillata
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Suckering
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) – Richard Webb, Self-employed horticulurist, Bugwood.org, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
