How to Grow Winterberry Holly

Although winterberry will tolerate some dryness, it grows best with regular moisture and can tolerate wet spots where most plants won't grow. Amend the soil with compost or peat moss to hold moisture and add sulfur if your soil is alkaline. Winterberry grows best in soil with a pH between 3.5 to 6.0.

Is Winterberry easy to grow?
How much sun does Winterberry need?
How fast do winterberry bushes grow?
How do you take care of winterberry bushes?
What can I plant next to Winterberry?
Is Winterberry poisonous to dogs?
How long does Winterberry last?
Will deer eat Winterberry?
What does Winterberry look like?
Do birds eat Winterberry berries?
Is Winterberry an evergreen?
How far apart should I plant winterberry?

Is Winterberry easy to grow?

Winterberry is very easy to grow. It is hardy in zones 3 through 9. The shrubs range in height from 5 to 15 feet depending on the cultivar. They will grow in partial shade but produce more berries when grown in full sun.

How much sun does Winterberry need?

Too much shade

Winterberries are quite shade tolerant, but in very dark conditions, flowering and fruiting can be significantly diminished, or may not occur at all. We recommend a minimum of four hours of sun each day, or filtered light throughout the day, for the best display.

How fast do winterberry bushes grow?

Quick Reference Growing Guide

Spacing:	6-15 feet	Soil Drainage:
Planting Depth:	Same as root ball	Attracts:
Height:	3-15 feet, depending on variety	Uses:
Spread:	6-15 feet, depending on variety	Family:
Time to Maturity:	2-3 years	Genus:

How do you take care of winterberry bushes?

Plant winterberry shrubs in full sun to promote vigorous fruit and flower production, says the Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute. The organization adds that you should provide partial shade at midday in areas with hot, dry summers. Avoid deeply shaded areas since the shrubs will become leggy and produce fewer fruit.

What can I plant next to Winterberry?

Companion Plants

Redhot poker lily (Kniphofia uvaria, red, orange, or yellow flowers in late spring/early summer, full sun) Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis, yellow or red flowers in early to mid-spring, full sun to shade)

Is Winterberry poisonous to dogs?

Winterberry poisoning affects dogs, cats, and horses. The berries and leaves of this plant are toxic, though typically at a milder level than other similar plants. Protect yourself and your pet.

How long does Winterberry last?

Store them in a cool, dry place until you are ready to use them. If you cut winterberry stems during the plant's growing season, the foliage should remain fresh for at least two weeks.

Will deer eat Winterberry?

The attractive bright red fruit of winterberry is eaten by small mammals and more than 48 species of birds. The leaves and stems of winterberry are not a preferred source of browse, but moose, whitetail deer, cottontail rabbits, and snowshoe hare do utilize this plant.

What does Winterberry look like?

Winterberry is a slow-growing shrub with a rounded upright growth habit. It typically grows 3 to 15 feet tall and readily suckers to form large thickets. The leaves are dark green and elliptical, about 2 to 3 inches long.

Do birds eat Winterberry berries?

In addition to buying bags of birdseed, consider adding a tree or shrub to your landscape that produces berries, one of the most nutritious foods birds can eat. ... A holly that loses its leaves in the fall, winterberry is loved by humans and birds alike for the brilliant red berries that light up the winter landscape.

Is Winterberry an evergreen?

A holly has glossy evergreen leaves, right? ... Ilex verticillata, Winterberry Holly, or Winterberry is our native, wetland holly that loses it leaves each autumn. This beautiful shrub is all the showier because its lack of winter leaves makes its berry display all the brighter.

How far apart should I plant winterberry?

Winterberry looks best when planted en masse. Place the shrubs 4 feet apart and plant them where a wide expanse of snow will highlight their red fruit.