With so many different holly cultivars and holly look-alikes, at least one is bound to work in your garden. Here are 15 ...

Common winterberry, Ilex verticillata, is a worthwhile addition to any birdwatcher’s garden. The fruit feeds many species of birds, including American robin, eastern bluebirds and bluejays. The plant ...

Holly, with its distinctive pointed leaves and bright red berries, is a common sight at this time of year, at least on holiday cards and wrappings. Can you grow it in your garden? “That depends on ...

If you are looking to add some holiday cheer to your garden, a wonderful native plant option is the Ilex verticillata, or winterberry. Its cheery red berries festooned on bare branches are a sight to ...

By holding onto its fruit long after leaves have dropped, winterberry plays a critical role in Winter ecosystems. Its glowing ...

The glossy "holly-shaped" leaves and ruby red berries of English holly have brought a bough of cheer into a multitude of homes. But hollies are also classic winners in the outdoor landscape. Their ...

If you’re looking for a bird-friendly plant that’ll also provide some eye-catching interest in fall and winter, look no further than a winterberry bush (Ilex verticillata). Use winterberry to add ...

Q: I recently bought an Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' (female) plant. It is suggested that an Ilex 'Jim Dandy' (male) plant be used to pollinate the 'Red Sprite.' I already have an Ilex x meserveae ...

Winterberry, or Ilex verticillata, is truly a spectacular sight in winter – long whips of red berries against a white background, or any place where a spot of bright red is welcome. This holly loses ...

No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers. But are they growing in your garden? There are hundreds of holly species ...

Winterberries are mainly grown for their ornamental fall and winter fruit, which stand out particularly well after the leaves have fallen off this deciduous holly. However, I. verticillata is also a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Evergreen hollies provide lush shades of green year-round, which is especially welcome in winter, when deciduous trees cut stark, ...