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Ilex verticillata is a deciduous holly shrub native to eastern North America, growing 1–5 m (3–16 ft) tall. It is prized as an ornamental for its bright red berries that persist on bare branches through winter, providing important food for birds like American robins.
A fellow Aquifoliaceae — similar growing habits to Winterberry Holly
Water: High · Height: 300 cm · Soil: Tolerates wet sites and forms dense thickets in moist conditions; also grows in dry sand dunes. Prefers acidic to neutral soils.
These three thrive alongside Winterberry Holly — and alongside each other.
